Loeb races further ahead

Sebastien Loeb extended his lead in the World Rally Championship with victory in Jordan yesterday.

The Frenchman finished ahead of Jari-Matti Latvala and Petter Solberg to move 31 points clear of his main title rival Mikko Hirvonen after the Finn crashed out of the event early on the second day.

Six-time world champion Loeb recorded his 56th rally win to extend his lead in the season's overall standings.