Reigning world champion Sebastien Loeb edged closer to his third-successive rally victory as he ended day one of the Cyprus Rally at the top of the leader board.

FINLAND’S Kimi Raikkonen insists he is not concerned about the prospect of partnering Juan Pablo Montoya at McLaren.

Colin McRae, the most successful driver in the history of the World Rally Championship, headlines the Punchestown Rally Masters on Sunday along with the cream of Irish rallying.

Richard Burns hopes a return to the scene of his maiden World Rally Championship victory will ignite his bid to claim a second title.