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Whose record did Carlos Sainz beat in 2004?

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Colin McRae's remarkable record as the youngest-ever World Rally Championship winner, set in 1995 at the age of 27, stood for nearly a decade. However, in 2004, Carlos Sainz, a seasoned and highly skilled rally driver, surpassed this milestone by claiming the coveted title at the relatively advanced age of 42, making him the oldest World Rally Champion in history.
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