Sebastien Loeb took a major step toward clinching a fourth straight World Rally Championship drivers’ title after dominating Rally Ireland today.

World Rally Championship leader Marcus Gronholm has refused to give up in the title race after seeing rival Sebastien Loeb take full advantage of his spectacular exit from Rally Ireland.

Sebastien Loeb capitalised fully on Marcus Gronholm's error as he seized control of the World Rally Championship title race in Rally Ireland today.

World Rally Championship leader Marcus Gronholm has been taken to hospital for medical tests after crashing out of Rally Ireland today.