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Motor: Loeb wins in Sardinia, Hirvonen leads overall
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AAP Sports News (Australia)
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May 18, 2008
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AAP Sports News (Australia)
05-18-2008
Motor: Loeb wins in Sardinia, Hirvonen leads overall
CAGLIARI, Sardinia, May 18 Reuters - World champion Sebastien Loeb hung on to win the
rally of Sardinia on today and trim Mikko Hirvonen's overall lead to three points.
The Frenchman's triumph on the gravel roads of the Italian island was his 40th victory
in the world rally championship.
Loeb, who led in his Citroen after Friday and Saturday's legs, edged Hirvonen by 10.6
seconds with the Finn's Ford team mate and compatriot Jari-Matti Latvala coming in third.
Hirvonen now has 43 points to four-times champion Loeb's 40 in the overall standings
with Australia's Chris Atkinson remaining in third ...
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