Monte Carlo Rally: McRae runs into technical problems

Colin McRae's hopes of becoming the first British winner of the Monte Carlo Rally for 33 years are in tatters after his Ford Focus hit technical problems.

Colin McRae's hopes of becoming the first British winner of the Monte Carlo Rally for 33 years are in tatters after his Ford Focus hit technical problems.

McRae started the final day 3.5 seconds ahead but ran into problems around 12 miles into the opening special stage in the French Alps.

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