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Sebastien Loeb wins Rally Mexico! |
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 03:55 |
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Mexico/ Rally/ World Rally Championships - Sebastien Loeb wins Rally Mexico! Red Bull Citroen C4 WRC driver Sebastien Loeb sealed a crushing victory on Rally Mexico today, round two of the 2010 World Rally Championship, to leap into the lead of the FIA Drivers' standings.
Loeb, the defending and six-times World Champion built up a massive lead of almost a minute during Saturday's competition (day two), and cruised through Sunday's three stages to finish
“It was a perfect day,” said Loeb of day two. “No mistakes, I was on the limit all the time, trying to increase my lead. We had more than 50 seconds, it was perfect, all we had to do was stay on the road and avoid any mistakes.”
The win was the 55th at World Championship level for Loeb and co-driver Daniel Elena and was the pair's fourth consecutive success on Rally Mexico.
After finishing runner-up to his Ford rival Mikko Hirvonen on the series' opening round in Sweden, it springs the Frenchman six points clear at the top of the drivers' standings.
"I had a good lead today and was not going to take any risks with that when I started first on the road,” said Loeb yesterday. “I was just breezing through the last couple of stages trying to keep my concentration. It's a good victory; I'm back in the lead of the championship and the points we lost in Sweden we've won back - that's important.
"Okay, it's only the start of the championship but I'm really happy. We had a really good drive yesterday and a good feeling in the car. It’s looking good," he added.
Sunday's gripping tussle for second position eventually ended in Solberg’s favour. He and Red Bull Citroen Junior Team driver Sebastien Ogier began the day separated by just 2.7sec and the contest was only decided to the Norwegian’s advantage on the final Super Special stage when he set the fastest time. It marked a fitting end to a terrific three-day battle.
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