Martin wins in Finland, Burns retains lead

Estonian Markko Martin won the Finland Rally today after finishing with a 58.9 second lead over Norway's Petter Solberg.

Estonian Markko Martin won the Finland Rally today after finishing with a 58.9 second lead over Norway's Petter Solberg.

Martin covered the 411 kilometre course in three hours 21 minutes and 52 seconds over three days.

He moves up to joint fifth in the overall standings led by Richard Burns, who was third today.

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