Mikael Sundström (10 September 1957 – 23 January 2001) was a five-time national champion

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World Rally Championship

He competed sporadically in the World Rally Championship from 1979 to 1992. His best result was 4th in the 1986 Rally Great Britain and the 1992 Rally New Zealand.

British Touring Car Championship

He entered the two Brands Hatch rounds of the 1986 British Saloon Car Championship. He raced a

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, making him the first driver to race a Peugeot in the series. He notably came 3rd outright and won his class on his 2nd outing after starting from the pitlane.

Racing record

Complete WRC results

Complete British Saloon Car Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap.)

References

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