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Fan fury after Mini sidelines British rally hero Meeke

DUMPED!

Mini will ru n p ay dr iv ers this season

ByDanMcCalla

Mini has sparked fury from rally fans after dropping British ace Kris Meeke from a full-time factory drive this year. Dani Sordo will drive a John Cooper WorksWRC for much of the year, with pay drivers taking on the second car. Meeke will only drive on a handful of rounds – and only if the team can find extra cash.

The decision was taken because the Prodrive-run squad has been unable to secure a title sponsor or persuade Mini’s parent firm BMWtostumpup more backing. Mini’s cash concerns, p2-3

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