Snow king Loeb thrives on Monte Carlo ice
- Published: 18 Jan 2013 at 01.45
- Online news: Sports
Nine-time world champion Sebastien Loeb thrived in the polar cold of the historic Monte Carlo Rally on Thursday, taking his Citroen to a 1min 35sec lead over Volkswagen's Sebastien Ogier.
French driver Sebastien Loeb steers his Citroën DS3 on January 17, 2013 in Gilhoc, southeastern France. Nine-time world champion Loeb thrived in the polar cold of the historic Monte Carlo Rally on Thursday, taking his Citroen to a 1min 35sec lead over Volkswagen's Sebastien Ogier.
As the drivers opted for studded tyres to combat the gruelling snow-filled and ice-packed course, 38-year-old Loeb extended his advantage over his French compatriot by 15 seconds on the day.
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