Latvala wins Welsh rally battle but Loeb wins WRC war

Jari-Matti Latvala took first place in the Wales Rally GB this weekend, capping a thrilling World Rally Championship that saw Sebastian Loeb win the overall Drivers' Championship for an eighth consecutive time.

Loeb rode his luck to victory during the Welsh weekend, after main title rival Mikko Hirvonen retired during the first day. It meant the Finn could only finish runner up to Loeb in the title race, despite Loeb being forced to retire after a colliding with a spectator's car on the way to a stage during day two.