How a legend said farewell to the WRC
Rally GB brought the curtain down on one of the World Rally Championship's most illustrious careers. The event holds plenty of happy memories for Petter Solberg, but last weekend's rally was about more than just a friendly send off
There was the noise. And there was the silence. Both signalled Petter Solberg's arrival. And departure.
I've been fortunate enough to write about the Norwegian from the start of his professional career. The very start, like when Colin McRae was threatening him with all sorts in an effort to stop him asking questions over dinner following a test. It didn't work.
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