Sainz retires

Two-time world rally champion Carlos Sainz has announced his retirement from the sport.

Fri, 22 Oct, 2004 - 01:00

The Spaniard, who won the World Rally Championship title in 1990 and 1992 while with Toyota, has decided to call it a day at the age of 42.

“I have retired to spend more time with my family,” Sainz said yesterday.

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