Norway's Petter Solberg of Subaru is leading after the first day, winning the opening stage as he battles for the overall World Rally crown

Spain's Carlos Sainz is one of three drivers in contention for the overall title, but a lapse in concentration sees him crash out on stage three

On day two Citroen's Sebastien Loeb is hot on the heels of rally leader and championship rival Solberg as he ends up just eight seconds adrift

Quadruple world rally champion Tommi Makinen takes part in his last ever rally after announcing his retirement in October

Solberg has the title in his sights as he extends his lead over Loeb to 41 seconds going into the final day

The picturesque Margam Park is the setting for the final stage of the Wales Rally GB which Solberg now leads by 32.5 seconds

Colin McRae, who is without a drive for next season, finishes fourth in what is possibly his last ever rally

Solberg maintains his lead throughout day three to win the rally after Loeb was told to slow down so his Citroen team can safely win the constructors championship

Solberg's win gives him the 2003 World Rally Championship ahead of Sebastian Loeb in second and Carlos Sainz in third