Burns' thanks for fans

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.