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Sandro Munari, the legendary driver who propelled Lancia to rally glory, passes away at 85. Known as “Il Drago,” Munari’s impact on the sport is indelible. He clinches the FIA Cup for Rally Drivers in 1977, marking a pivotal moment in World Rally Championship history. His career ignites in 1965, with Italian Rally Championship titles in 1967 and 1969. Munari achieves iconic status with a stunning victory at the 1972 Monte Carlo Rally, guiding the Lancia Fulvia to triumph. He dominates the Monte Carlo Rally from 1975 to 1977 in the Stratos, securing Lancia’s first WRC win at Rally Sanremo in 1974. Munari wraps his WRC career at the 1984 Safari Rally, boasting seven rally wins, all in the Stratos. A true pioneer, he elevates rallying into a mainstream spectacle in Italy. Munari leaves behind a legacy that forever shapes the sport.
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