Chris Atkinson has been handed a one-year contract to compete with Subaru in the world rally championship in 2006.

Australian driver Chris Atkinson has been given his big break in the world rally championship by Subaru.

RICHARD BURNS’ rally career was last night in jeopardy after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Colin McRae could drive for Subaru next season, team principal David Lapworth has revealed.

Richard Burns was crowned world rally champion after finishing third in the Network Q Rally of Great Britain.