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FIA Wants Sebastien Loeb To Shave Those Sideburns, Hippy

Two senior FIA officials have suggested that television cameras refrain from showing close-ups of four-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb until he cleans-up his "scruffy" look. "Of course these persons are an insult to real males," wrote WRC Commission President Morrie Chandler, kicking off a hilarious email exchange. More »

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French Cop Nearly Killed By Monte Carlo Winner

Sebastian Loeb piloted his Citroen C4 to his record fifth victory at the Monte Carlo Rallye on Sunday, and we think we know how he managed to shave some seconds off his total time. It takes a little team work, a little luck and a little willingness to take a few risks. In this case, Loeb had to bet that this French policeman was going to be quick enough to not get a colostomy from his Citroen. Maybe the Ninja rally fan became a French cop. (Thanks to Franzouse for the tip)

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Monte Carlo Rally: It's Over

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Monte Carlo Rally: Leg 2 Recap

Marcus Gr nholm never really had a chance. As the Citroen C4s piloted by Sebastien Loeb and Daniel Sordo swapped places several times through the first legs of the Monte Carlo Rally, the BP-Ford World Rally Team driver (and last year's Monte Carlo winner) languished between 36 seconds and just over 1:15 behind the French/Spanish teammates. In the end — over 93.8 miles worth of paved switchback — Loeb and navigator Daniel Elena won out, despite clipping a wall on the St-Pierreville to Antraigues stage. Leg three, tomorrow. More »