Sebastien Loeb is out of Rally Wales 2011 after a road accident. Loeb and Elena are uninjured. A spokesperson for the Citroen Total World Rally Team: “The other car was coming towards Seb and Dani on the wrong side of the road. It’s not possible to make repairs, they are out of the rally.”
In spite Loeb out of the rally he is a world champion for 2011 after Hirvonen out of the rally yesterday.
Results after SS 19:
1. J. Latvala 2:59:53.1
2. M. Ostberg +3:15.3
3. H. Solberg +6:27.8
4. K. Meeke +6:50.4
5. M. Wilson +8:07.2
Latest comments on stage 18:
K. Block: “It was really fun stage. I want to enjoy my Sunday drive.”
D. Sordo: “The tarmac was really dirty and slippery, everybody was cutting so the mud was coming out.”
E. Novikov: “The tarmac was very difficult for me. I didn't know, where the grip would be good and where the first car cut.”
K. Meeke: “Lot more grip than at any stage before.”
H. Solberg: “I try my best, the stage was very nice.”
M. Ostberg:” The stage was very nice, it was enjoyable. We are now driving safely and securing the third position. We still have engine problems.”
S. Loeb: “Everything is OK, Jari-Matti is pushing very hard. Nothing more I can do.”
J. Latvala: “It's good to be first on the road today. Tarmac was surprisingly good.”