Burns feeling better after tumour operation

Former World Rally champion Richard Burns has revealed he is “feeling a lot better” as he continues his treatment for a brain tumour which saw him confined to hospital for several weeks.

Burns suffered a blackout at the wheel of his Porsche while travelling on the motorway ahead of the Wales Rally GB in November 2003.

He was subsequently diagnosed as having a condition known as astrocytoma a virulent form of brain tumour which required him to undergo radiotherapy.

Burns was forced to withdraw from the remainder of last year's championship, while he still had a slim chance of winning the title which was clinched by Petter Solberg.

He was also ruled out of the 2004 event.

However, the 2001 world champion has left hospital, returning only for sessions of chemotherapy.

He told www.richardburnsrally.com: "I'm feeling a lot better.

"This has been an incredibly difficult time.

"I left hospital about six weeks ago, which is a boost for me personally.

"I'm still undergoing regular treatment which will continue until the consultants sign me off."