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  Saturday, 18 May, 2002, 22:21 GMT 23:21 UK
Surprise rally win for Sainz
Rally of Argentina: Day one

Finland's Marcus Gronholm took the lead in his Peugeot 206 on the first stage and lead throughout the opening day
Current leader of the World Rally Championship Marcus Gronholm starts well on day one in Argentina

Finland's Tommi Makinen held on to second place after day one, trailing his compatriot by 100 seconds
Four time Rally World Champion Tommi Makinen chases hard in his Subaru Impreza


Day two

Marcus Gronholm, hampered with hydraulic problems, loses his 100 second lead after two stages of day two b
Marcus Gronholm's lead evaporates when the Finnish driver has hydraulic problems

Tommi Makinen in his Subaru Impreza drives through the foggy conditions
Tommi Makinen takes advantage of Gronholm's mechanical problems and charges to the lead


Day three

Richard Burns sprays champagne after being given the victory by default
Burns was handed the victory after the Finnish driver Marcus Gronholm was disqualified, but was then eliminated himself

Sainz now joins Tommi Makkinen on a record 24 rally wins
Ford's Carlos Sainz is handed a surprise victory after Burns and Gronholm are both eliminated
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