Loeb must “give everything”

Sébastien Loeb, although he won four of the six stages contested on Friday, knows that nothing is certain. With a handful of tenths ahead of his rival, the Frenchman is obliged to attack constantly. “ It's tense, we're at the limit everywhere, confirmed the Frenchman between the first two days of Rally GB. It's hot. But we have no choice, we have to give everything to be in front. »

If the five-time world champion is forced to attack to only have a few tenths of a lead, it is because Mikko Hirvonen offers a very high level of driving. “ This is what we have seen recently on rallies, he is faster and faster on this type of terrain, confirms Loeb. It should not be underestimated. Solberg (Petter), who has a C4, is behind Mikko too. »

To finish ahead of the Finn at the end of the weekend and claim a sixth world crown, Sébastien Loeb has no room for error. “ I knew I had to give everything, that’s the case », confirms the Alsatian. This Saturday will be the longest day of Rally GB, with more than 137 kilometers of stages to cover.