Great Read: The part-time WRC champion

Rallying's unlikely champion  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP ARCHIVE Great Read: Lunch with... Marcus Grönholm April 2021 | Simon Arron A very happy birthday to WRC legend Marcus Gronholm. He was on the cusp of giving up on a rallying career when the factory teams suddenly came calling. Against the odds, he would be a world champion within 18 months      It is just possible that Marcus Grönholm hasn't fully grasped the concept of a Motor Sport lunch. The 2019 Wales Rally GB is just beginning to get into its stride when we convene in Llandudno and the Finn arrives clutching a half-eaten chicken sandwich, given to him by Colin McRae's former co-driver Nicky Grist. "He didn't realise I had meetings and interviews," Grönholm says, "and thought I'd be going out with him to watch some of the stages, so he made me a packed lunch…" READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Book your tickets to experience Europe's No.1 historic club motorsport show! 🎟️ Live rallying is back at Race Retro, and the first six confirmed cars already promise an unforgettable weekend of action. From era-defining legends to modern rally machinery, this lineup showcases the breadth of rallying history in full flight. Expect noise, commitment and cars that defined generations, all running live on the stage. This is rallying as it should be. Live action runs Saturday and Sunday. Book tickets now.     Save £2 per ticket with discount code: MDMMNEWS ORDER NOW F1 Motor Sport Podcast: 'Having the best AI in F1 may be more important than the best engine' Why AI is set to become a major factor in F1. Plus: Adrian Newey's extraordinary Aston Martin; Christian Horner's potential comeback; and what the drivers really make of their new cars READ MORE F1 Motor Sport Podcast: 'Having the best AI in F1 may be more important than the best engine' Why AI is set to become a major factor in F1. Plus: Adrian Newey's extraordinary Aston Martin; Christian Horner's potential comeback; and what the drivers really make of their new cars READ MORE Motor Sport Collectables Explore our best-selling collectables, selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Lotus 72 Pocher Model BUY NOW Porsche 917K Pocher Model BUY NOW F1 Retro 1980 by Mark Hughes BUY NOW Stirling Silver Motor Sport Cufflinks BUY NOW Brabham BT46  Scalextric BUY NOW Lotus 79 Scalextric BUY NOW Update your content preferences UPDATE NOW Connect with us We now accept © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine,  18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy