Brain tumour threatens Burns’ career

RICHARD BURNS’ rally career was last night in jeopardy after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Brain tumour threatens Burns’ career
Tue, 18 Nov, 2003 - 00:00
Ian Gordon

The former world champion will undergo a course of radiotherapy but has been ordered to miss next season.

Burns is determined to make a full recovery but there are inevitable question marks over whether he will be allowed back into a rally car.

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