Gronholm leads Monte Carlo Rally

Marcus Gronholm powered into a 30-second lead at the midway point on the opening day of the Monte Carlo Rally in the snow-covered French Alps.

Fri, 24 Jan, 2003 - 11:50

Marcus Gronholm powered into a 30-second lead at the midway point on the opening day of the Monte Carlo Rally in the snow-covered French Alps.

Gronholm set a blistering pace to win the first two special stages in his Peugeot 206 before his rivals finally hit back, with Colin McRae - on his Citroen debut - emerging as one of the main threats.

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