Sébastien Loeb unleashed at the Race of Champions

After finishing second in the Dakar, winning the Monte-Carlo Rally, and participating in the Andros Trophy, the hyperactive Alsatian adds a new crown to his record with the Race of Champions.

Published on 07/02/2022 à 14:00

Camille Stocker Cassiède

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Sébastien Loeb unleashed at the Race of Champions

Sébastien Loeb and Sebastian Vettel © Race of Champions

« Sébastien (Loeb. Editor’s note) was too fast, he clearly deserved to win the Race of Champions. » Sebastian Vettel, also a finalist, was full of praise when speaking of his rival as he exited the vehicles. After beating four competitors, the rally driver obtained the Henri Toivonen trophy for the fourth time in his career. Only reserved for winners of the Race of Champions (ROC), this cup is awarded to the “best driver in the world”. From now on, Sébastien Loeb enters a little more history. He shares the record for individual victories with his counterpart and teammate in this edition of the Nations Cup, Didier Auriol. “ I wasn't very confident this morning, I was even scared. But race after race, I was more comfortable », malgré une participation écourtée à la Nations C

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