Loeb stays upbeat

Citroen’s Sebastien Loeb hopes his luck will hold as he closes in on his first world rally title.

Loeb currently leads the championship standings, 28 points ahead of closest rival Petter Solberg, with many tipping the Frenchman to be crowned champion this season.

The Citroen driver pushed hard on the Wales Rally GB and looked set to take his sixth victory of the year after leading the event for most of the weekend.

But Loeb had to settle for second place after being ultimately beaten by Subaru’s reigning champion Solberg who had been breathing down Loeb’s neck for most of the event.

But Loeb said he was happy to pick up the points in Wales.

“Sure the lead we have now is very interesting and for me it was very important to finish here, especially with Petter finishing and winning,” said Loeb.