23 Aug 2010

Loeb wins again in Germany

6:41 am on 23 August 2010

The French rally driver Sebastien Loeb is a step closer to his seventh straight world title after an easy victory at the Rally of Germany.

In a podium sweep for his Citroen team Loeb finished 51 seconds ahead of Spain's Dani Sordo, with fellow Frenchman Sebastien Ogier third.

The victory was Loeb's fifth this season and the 59th of his career, and he's extended his world championship lead to 58 points over his teammate Ogier.