WRC - Ogier will not worry about Loeb

The French driver from Volkswagen says he is “ready” for the duel with the nine-time world champion, who is making his return this weekend in Argentina. But he will mainly think about the title.

Published on 29/04/2013 à 12:41

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The first beat the other in Monte-Carlo, before losing to him in Sweden. Sebastian Loeb et Sébastien Ogier will finally meet at rally from Argentina, which begins this Thursday. Former teammates at Citroën in 2011, the two men had displayed a great rivalry at the time. But since then things have changed: the nine-time Alsatian world champion only has two rallies left in his partial program before turning definitively towards other horizons, while the Gapençais outrageously dominates the world championship aboard its speed Volkswagen Polo R WRC. “I am ready for the duel with Sébastien Loeb”, expresses the other “Seb”. “We fought well in Sweden, and it will be anything but easy here once again. »

On the other hand, the leader of the Drivers classification declares not to make this duel a priority. “After three victories in a row, I would like to continue the series, of course, and defend my first place until the end of the season! », explains Ogier. “But in the immediate future, it would already be good to get another podium in Argentina. My immediate competitors for the championship will be my main concern. » If, however, the VW driver were to win in front of his illustrious opponent from Citroën, he would put an end to an incredible series: Sébastien Loeb has been undefeated in Argentina since 2005.