07 Oct 12

BREAKING NEWS:
Loeb wins rally,
takes ninth
title

Sebastien Loeb and Daniel Elena have won Rallye de France Alsace to secure their ninth FIA World Rally Championship crown, subject to final ratification.

In the process they have helped Citroen secure the WRC manufacturers’ title for an eighth time.

Jari-Matti Latvala finished second for Ford with Mikko Hirvonen adding to Citroen’s joy in third place.

Crews are now heading back to the podium finish at the Strasbourg Zenith at 16:00hrs local time where thousands of fans will welcome Loeb and Elena.