20 years ago, Sébastien Loeb won his first WRC victory

Joined the official Citroën team in 2002, Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena won their first WRC rally in Germany.

Published on 25/08/2022 à 11:50

Loïc ROCCI

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20 years ago, Sébastien Loeb won his first WRC victory

First victory for Sébastien Loeb at the German Rally © DPPI

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The fight was long and tough, but Guy Fréquelin finally convinced his management. Citroën Sport will do well in WRC, but without a total green light. For 2002, the team is authorized to compete in some of the fourteen rallies included in the calendar. It all starts at Monte-Carlo. Although Sébastien Loeb has some experience there, he has never faced the inaugural round with a WRC. Everything about the course of this 70th edition will be out of the ordinary. For his first race in a program

Loïc ROCCI

Journalist specializing in rallying past, present and future... and with a southern accent

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