Loeb lands seventh consecutive world title
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October 4, 2010, Monday
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SEBASTIEN Loeb claimed an unprecedented seventh consecutive world rally championship by winning his home round in Alsace yesterday.
The Citroen driver took charge over the first two days at the Rally of France in slippery conditions and, on a sunny day in eastern France, the Frenchman drove cautiously to take his 60th rally win
The result was never in doubt after his closest rival for the title, Sebastien Ogier, crashed out in the third official Citroen C4 on Saturday, leaving the 36-year old Loeb needing only to finish to claim the crown.
"It's incredible to win here," Loeb said after coming seventh in the last stage of the rally. "I didn't expect so many people here, but to win here is a great feeling."
Driving through his hometown streets early in the day, Loeb ended 36 seconds ahead of Spanish teammate Daniel Sordo after yesterday's four stages ended in Strasbourg.
The win gave Loeb the world title with two rallies left.
Fellow Citroen driver, Norwegian Petter Solberg held off the Ford of Finn Jari Matti Latvala for third place more than a minute behind Loeb.
Solberg and Sordo won the first two stages of the day, while rally organizers canceled the penultimate stage fearing spectator safety as about 40,000 people lined up to get a glimpse of their local favorite.
"He is incredible ... he never makes mistakes," said Solberg.
The Citroen driver took charge over the first two days at the Rally of France in slippery conditions and, on a sunny day in eastern France, the Frenchman drove cautiously to take his 60th rally win
The result was never in doubt after his closest rival for the title, Sebastien Ogier, crashed out in the third official Citroen C4 on Saturday, leaving the 36-year old Loeb needing only to finish to claim the crown.
"It's incredible to win here," Loeb said after coming seventh in the last stage of the rally. "I didn't expect so many people here, but to win here is a great feeling."
Driving through his hometown streets early in the day, Loeb ended 36 seconds ahead of Spanish teammate Daniel Sordo after yesterday's four stages ended in Strasbourg.
The win gave Loeb the world title with two rallies left.
Fellow Citroen driver, Norwegian Petter Solberg held off the Ford of Finn Jari Matti Latvala for third place more than a minute behind Loeb.
Solberg and Sordo won the first two stages of the day, while rally organizers canceled the penultimate stage fearing spectator safety as about 40,000 people lined up to get a glimpse of their local favorite.
"He is incredible ... he never makes mistakes," said Solberg.
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