FINLAND’S Marcus Gronholm is already looking a strong contender for a third Swedish Rally victory in four years, having mastered the icy conditions with almost nonchalant ease.

Colin McRae’s Rally Australia came to a sudden end today with terminal damage to the radiator of the Scot’s Ford Focus following a hard landing on Special Stage 14.

COLIN McRAE has split with co-driver Nicky Grist after admitting their in-car relationship had been strained for over a year, it was announced last night.

Colin McRae has split with co-driver Nicky Grist after admitting their in-car relationship had been strained for over a year, it was announced last night.