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Richard Alexander Burns (17 January 1971 – 25 November 2005) was an English rally driver who won the 2001 World Rally Championship, having previously finished runner-up in the series in 1999 and 2000. He also helped Mitsubishi to the world manufacturers' title in 1998, and Peugeot in 2002.
Nov 25, 2021 · Remembering Richard Burns: by the man who knew him best. On the 20th anniversary of the legend’s WRC title victory, his close friend, professional rally photographer Colin McMaster, explains why...
Nov 25, 2021 · Burns, with co-driver Reid, amassed 10 WRC victories and 34 podiums across nine years at the top level of rallying, winning the title in 2001 on the Network Q Rally of Great Britain.
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Former World Rally Champion Richard Burns has passed away on Friday evening, after battling against a long illness since he was diagnosed with a brain tumour two years ago.
Nov 25, 2015 · After spending several days in a coma, he finally died from his condition on November 25, 2005 – exactly four years since he won the title in Wales. Richard Burns (Getty Images)
Nov 26, 2005 · Richard Burns, who won the World Rally Championship in 2001, has died at the age of 34 after a long illness, on the fourth anniversary of his title win. Burns had not competed since...
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On this day 15 years ago, Richard Burns sadly passed away due to cancer, exactly four years after claiming the 2001 World Rally crown.
