Championship leader Sebastien Loeb continued his domination of the Cyprus Rally after he won the first four of the six stages on leg two today to stretch his advantage.

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.

Sebastien Loeb got his world championship defence back on track with a comfortable victory in Rally New Zealand.

Natalie Barratt will return to the world rally stage after signing a last-minute deal to compete in the production championship.

Colin McRae’s Rally Australia came to a sudden end today with terminal damage to the radiator of the Scot’s Ford Focus following a hard landing on Special Stage 14.