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As well as delivering distinguishing performances for Ford and Toyota at varying points during the 1980s , 1990s and 2000s , Sainz also drove for the fledgling Subaru team in 1994 and 1995 , winning the manufacturers' series in the latter year alongside World Champion team-mate Colin McRae (whom he was to join on later occasions at both Ford and Citroen). Other singular achievements include winning the inaugural editions of both the Cyprus (2000) and Turkey rounds of the World Championship. Other highs include inheriting the victory of the 2002 Rally Argentina from third by virtue of the disqualifications of the two Peugeots of Marcus Grönholm and Richard Burns . Lows include enduring a torrid winless season with Lancia 's private 'Jolly Club' team in 1993 , and retiring from the 1998 Rally Great Britain , the final event of the year, 500 metres from the finish. As a result of losing 4th place both Sainz and team Toyota gifted their respective titles to rivals Tommi Mäkinen and Mitsubishi Ralliart. On Sunday the 18th of July 2004 , Sainz won the Rally of Argentina for the second time. In so doing he set a new world record for WRC career wins, having won 26. Despite formally retiring at the end of the 2004 season, with a possible view to moving into the European Touring Car Championship, he was invited back to the fold on request of Citroën , to replace the faltering Belgian driver François Duval . Although Duval was soon to reclaim his seat, Sainz's two rallies back in the Citroën impressed many, with the now-43 year old Spaniard posting 4th and 3rd finishing positions respectively. EXTERNAL LINKS
After the resegnation of Fernando Martin, carlos Sainz will run for preserdent elections t Realmadrid which are on 2nd July 2006. |
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