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Video: Conquering the UK’s toughest rally
A record number of 155 crews participated in the five-day 350-mile rally that started in Wales, crossed into Scotland, and ended in England, featuring some of the UK’s most famous stages. Despite the presence of star names from the World Rally Championship, all of them faced challenges and were unable to finish. Kris Meeke, a five-time WRC rally winner, briefly led the race with his Ford Escort MK2 before an engine issue forced him to retire. Osian Pryce, the 2022 British rally champion, took the lead, but former factory WRC driver Oliver Solberg overtook him and won 20 out of the 25 stages before a driveshaft failure ruined his chances of victory. Marty McCormack ultimately claimed the rally win after completing the challenging Kielder test. Autosport-supported driver Tony Jardine also managed to finish the rally, ranking 80th overall, and expressed his satisfaction in conquering the difficulties of the event. Overall, this was considered one of the toughest rallies the UK has seen in a generation.
