Sebastien Loeb is cruising towards his 10th win of the season after dominating the first day of Rally Catalunya.

Daniel Sola ended Sebastien Loeb’s stage-winning run with a surprise fastest time on stage three of his home rally today.

Sebastien Loeb maintained his stranglehold on the Tour of Corsica by winning today’s opening stage as Marcus Gronholm’s challenge fell apart.

Newly-crowned world champion Sebastien Loeb is locked in a bitter struggle with Markko Martin for victory on the Rally Catalunya.