Loeb wants to return to victory in Australia

After a month of summer break, the World Rally Championship resumes next week in Australia. On a brand new route around the town of Kingscliff in New South Wales, Sébastien Loeb will have to take on a hell of a challenge on roads that everyone is discovering. “ The recognitions will be crucial, both for the precision of our notes and for the information that we will be able to give to the team when establishing the very last settings. », Indicates the five-time world champion.

On an unprecedented event, the Alsatian knows that he has no right to make mistakes if he still wants to have a chance of being titled on the evening of Rally of Great Britain. “ The goal is to win, at least to finish ahead of Mikko Hirvonen. For now, the outcome of the Championship depends only on me: if I win the last three rallies, I am champion. If Mikko gets ahead of me this time again, things will get complicated! He adds.

But the Frenchman also knows that he will be dealing with a motivated and particularly efficient opponent when it comes to discovering a new route. “ I know that this rally is going to be very competitive, because Mikko is particularly strong on ?fast gravel?, especially when it comes to new stages. »

To carry out his mission but also with a view to the Manufacturers' championship which Citroën leads with 14 points ahead of Ford, Loeb will however be able to count on the help of his teammate. “ In Australia, the objective will be to maintain this gap to approach the last two events with serenity “, says Dani Sordo. “ If the opportunity presents itself, I will not hesitate to lend a hand to Seb to help him in his conquest of the Drivers' title. »