Hirvonen wins with Loeb absent in Italy
Finland's Mikko Hirvonen won the Rally of Italy on Sunday in the absence of Citroen team mate and nine-times world champion Sebastien Loeb.
Finland's Mikko Hirvonen won the Rally of Italy on Sunday in the absence of Citroen team mate and nine-times world champion Sebastien Loeb.
Mikko Hirvonen remains on course to win his first rally of the current season as he sits atop the Rally of Italy timesheets heading into the final day.
The second day of the Rally of Italy proved to be a graveyard for a number of leading contenders to leave Mikko Hirvonen in charge of his own destiny.
Sebastien Loeb capitalised on a major gamble from Jari-Matti Latvala to grab an early advantage after the opening day of Rally Italy.
Jari-Matti Latvala is to drive for Volkswagen as the manufacturer attempts to make its mark on next year's World Rally Championship.
Craig Breen and Paul Nagle return to the Intercontinental Rally Challenge for the Rallye Sanremo, Italy on 12-13 October.
Craig Breen moved one step closer to securing the WRC Super 2000 championship after securing a dramatic victory at the Rallye de France.
Sebastien Loeb wrapped up his ninth consecutive World Rally Championship title in style with victory on home soil in France.
Citroen driver Sebastien Loeb moved ever closer to his ninth successive World Rally Championship title after another successful day in the Rallye de France Alsace.
Sebastien Loeb was on course for a record ninth consecutive world title after dominating the Rallye de France Alsace today to gain a commanding advantage over his only rival for the championship, Mikko Hirvonen.