Loeb on course for German record

Reigning world champion Sebastien Loeb is on course for a record-breaking sixth consecutive Rally Germany crown after establishing a 37.8-second lead ahead of the final day.

The 33-year-old Frenchman – winner of the event in each of the last five years - was consistently quick in his Citroen, reclaiming top spot from overnight leader and fellow Citroen driver Francois Duval in the day’s opening stage and staying in front to hold the advantage over Finland’s Marcus Gronholm, the championship leader, ahead of the remaining five stages on Sunday.