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Richard BernsRace driver
Date of Birth: 17.01.1971
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Richard Burns: Biography of a Champion Rally Driver
- 2001 Season: Triumph with Subaru
- 2000 Season: Strong Contender
- 1999 Season: Return to Subaru
- 1998 Season: Stellar Performance with Mitsubishi
- 1997 Season: Second Season with Mitsubishi
- 1996 Season: Joining Mitsubishi
- 1995 Season: Competing with Subaru
- 1994 Season: Continued Success with Subaru
- 1993 Season: Subaru and British Championship
- 1992 Season: Subaru and National Championship
- 1991 Season: Peugeot GTI Cup Champion
- 1988-1989 Seasons: Early Beginnings
Richard Burns: Biography of a Champion Rally Driver
Richard Burns was an English rally driver, who became one of the best drivers in Great Britain and the only Englishman to win the World Rally Championship in 2001.
2001 Season: Triumph with Subaru
In 2001, Richard Burns competed with the Subaru team and had an outstanding season. He secured first place in New Zealand and achieved second-place finishes in Argentina, Cyprus, Finland, and Australia. Additionally, he claimed third place in his home rally in Great Britain, and finished fourth in both Portugal and France. These remarkable performances ultimately led to him winning the World Rally Championship that year.
2000 Season: Strong Contender
The previous season, in 2000, Richard Burns also drove for Subaru and showcased his talent. He won in Safari, Portugal, Argentina, and Great Britain, while finishing second in Catalonia and Australia. With consistent performances throughout the season, he secured an impressive second-place finish in the overall World Rally Championship standings.
1999 Season: Return to Subaru
In 1999, Richard Burns returned to the Subaru team and continued his success. He claimed victory in the Acropolis, Australia, and Great Britain rallies, and achieved second-place finishes in Argentina, Finland, and China. His exceptional performances led to another second-place finish in the World Rally Championship.
1998 Season: Stellar Performance with Mitsubishi
Richard Burns had a successful third season with Mitsubishi in 1998. He won the Safari Rally and the RAC Rally, while finishing sixth in the overall World Rally Championship standings.
1997 Season: Second Season with Mitsubishi
In his second season with Mitsubishi in 1997, Richard Burns secured a second-place finish in the Safari Rally and placed seventh in the overall World Rally Championship standings.
1996 Season: Joining Mitsubishi
In 1996, Richard Burns made the switch to the Mitsubishi team. He achieved first place in New Zealand and fourth place in Argentina, while also finishing second in the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship. In the overall World Rally Championship standings, he secured a respectable ninth place.
1995 Season: Competing with Subaru
In 1995, Richard Burns raced with the Subaru team, driving a Subaru Impreza. He finished third in the RAC Rally and placed ninth in the overall World Rally Championship.
1994 Season: Continued Success with Subaru
In 1994, Richard Burns continued to compete with Subaru and drove a Subaru Impreza. He achieved a third-place finish in the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship and placed fifth in the Safari Rally, competing with a Subaru Group N car.
1993 Season: Subaru and British Championship
In 1993, Richard Burns raced with Subaru in the Group A category and competed in the British Open Championship in the Group N category.
1992 Season: Subaru and National Championship
In 1992, Richard Burns drove for Subaru in the Group N category and competed in the British National Championship.
1991 Season: Peugeot GTI Cup Champion
In 1991, Richard Burns achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the Peugeot GTI Cup champion.
1988-1989 Seasons: Early Beginnings
Richard Burns started his rally career in 1988 and 1989, participating in rallies with a Talbot Sunbeam.
