Burns salutes fans as cancer fight goes on

Former World Rally champion Richard Burns has thanked his fans for their continued support as he continues his battle against a brain tumour.

The English driver was forced out of last year’s final round of the world championship, the Wales Rally GB, after suffering a blackout while driving to the event last November.

Burns was diagnosed as having an astrocytoma – a form of brain tumour – and has since been undergoing treatment in hospital and has made some progress.

Burns has passed on his thanks to his fans through co-driver Robert Reid, a regular visitor to his hospital room.

“I know Richard wants to thank his friends and fans for their continued support; he has received so many good wishes – it’s really been amazing,” said Reid.

“At the moment Richard’s channelling all his efforts into getting through the treatment which is obviously proving both physically and mentally challenging.

“However, he remains positive and is in a really good frame of mind.

“Richard would like to thank everyone for their ongoing respect for his and his family’s privacy.”