Advantage Loeb in World Rally Championship

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

Championship leader Gronholm crashed his BP Ford into a wall in stage four, losing consciousness before being admitted to hospital for medical checks, while reigning champion Loeb (Citroen) took the leg one lead, 11.2 seconds ahead of team-mate Dani Sordo.