World Rally Championship 1983 APV videos: Tour de Corse, Acropolis, Sanremo and 1000 Lakes rallies

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Francois Duval unsure if he will have a programme in the 2009 WRC

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Francois Duval still dosen’t know what programme he will have next year in the WRC and states he is still trying to secure the necessary budget.

He also feels his performance in Corsica may not help him because he is considered to be an asphalt specialist and that the next two gravel rallies will be pivotal, when he drives for the Stobart team, to secure a seat in next… Continue reading

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Photos and video 2008 Tour de Corse - Rally de France Day 3: Seb gets victory number 46 as Ford have to employ team-orders

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Sebastien Loeb recorded win #46 with a consumate drive in Corsica to edge him within touching distance of a record fifth drivers’ title.

He was never challenged throughout the three days and his rivals at Ford needed to employ team-orders on the final day to move Mikko Hirvonen back up to second after suffering a puncture. Both Duval and Latvala had to take penalties to manipulate… Continue reading

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Strong points finish for Suzuki Juniors in Corsica on Rallye de France - Tour de Corse

The twisty mountain roads of Corsica have always been a happy hunting ground
for Suzuki’s junior competitors and this year is no exception. At the end of
three tough days and 359 competitive kilometres, two Suzuki Swift Super
1600s have finished in the points on the final round of the 2008 Junior
World Rally Championship.

Frenchman Pierre Marché has claimed a stunning fourth on his World
Championship debut, having earned a ‘wild card’… Continue reading

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Rallye de France-Tour de Corse, Sunday 12 October, day three: Suzuki scores a point in Corsica

The dramatic and challenging asphalt roads of Corsica have provided a
stimulating challenge for Suzuki that has enabled the team to learn many
valuable lessons for SX4 WRC’s development in the future.

Toni Gardemeister also added to the team’s constructors’ score after three tough days
characterised by bumpy surfaces, unexpectedly warm temperatures and plenty
of action. Gardemeister finished 13th while his young team mate P-G
Andersson was 17th, having been… Continue reading

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Citroën’s Sébastien Loeb wins the Rallye de France - Tour de Corse

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Citroën’s Sébastien Loeb led from start to finish to claim his second victory in consecutive weekends and his fifth in a row also making it 56th World Rally Championship wins.

The Frenchman won by 3min 24.7sec as Hirvonen was “moved” up to second in… Continue reading

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