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Loeb gets a sixth straight rally world title
Oct 25, 2009, 14:24 GMT
Cardiff - Sebastien Loeb of France won the Rally of Great Britain on Sunday to capture a sixth straight world title.
Loeb edged Finnish rival Mikko Hirvonen by just one point in the overall rankings after 12 events. Loeb is the most successful rally driver with six world titles and 54 rally wins.
'It's been an incredible season,' said Loeb, who had trailed Hirvonen by one point going into the season-ender in his Citroen C4 with co-pilot Daniel Elena.
'We made a good start then we lost everything and we came here one point behind Mikko. Finally we've done it and I'm really happy but Mikko has been extremely strong.'
Loeb's six world titles in a row also bettered the five straight titles German Michael Schumacher achieved in Formula One.
Loeb had actually sought a stint in F1 racing, but the ruling body FIA vetoed him racing for Toro Rosso in next Sunday's season-ending race in Abu Dhabi because he does not have the required super licence.
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