LOEB CLOSES IN.(Competition)

After three snowy events in Monte Carlo, Sweden and Norway, the World Rally Championship-and Sebastien Loeb-found a place in the sun on the hot gravel roads of Mexico. Citroen's reigning world champion had his worst event for years in Norway, sliding off the road twice, but he took his 30th career win in Mexico to put his title campaign firmly back on course.

Ford's Marcus Gronholm finished second, allowing him to retain a four-point lead over Loeb after four of 16 events. On the opening morning, though, it looked as if the WRC's biggest stars would be eclipsed by the debut of the ...

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