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If there was ever any doubt, let it now be put to rest, as Citroën has claimed its seventh Manufacturers’ Title - its fourth in a row - in the World Rally Championship.
The results were sealed when multiple champion Sebastien Loeb and his co-driver Daniel Elena won this past weekend’s Rally of Spain. The victory ensured that the Citroën World Rally Team could not be caught by Ford, even though there is still one round to go before the 13-rally calendar draws to a close in Wales next month.
Although the Manufacturers’ Title is all tied up, however, the Drivers’ Title is still in contention. Loeb holds an eight-point lead over his nearest rival, Mikko Hirvonen. Sebastien Ogier in the other Citroën DS3 WRC was also in contention for the title until his car broke down with engine problems.
That leaves Loeb in the lead for his eighth consecutive world championship, but with Hirvonen not far behind in his Fiesta RS, nothing’s for sure just yet. Details in the press release after the jump.Continue reading Citroen claims seventh WRC title on back of Loeb win in Spain
Citroen claims seventh WRC title on back of Loeb win in Spain originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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