One – two finish for new Citroen C4 WRC on its debut in Monte Carlo

Citroen’s triple world rally champion Sébastien Loeb led home team-mate Dani Sordo for a storming Citroen one-two finish in the first round of the 2007 World Rally Championship in Monte Carlo. The victory signalled Citroen Sport’s return to the Championship and the debut of Citroen's C4 WRC.

The exceptionally fast stages of the opening leg were run entirely in darkness and to confirm the speed of the new C4 WRC, Loeb posted the two fastest times in wet conditions, to the delight of the Citroen Sport team.

Loeb, who has only recently recovered from a broken arm, led from the start to secure a record 29th rally triumph and fourth Monte Carlo success alongside co-driver Daniel Elena.

A delighted Sébastien Loeb commented: “It’s nice to have won in Monte Carlo for a fourth time and we couldn’t have dreamed for a better start to the season. To have finished 1st and 2nd will be a huge morale-booster for the team. We’ve risen successfully to the challenge on asphalt, now fresh challenges await us on snow and dirt.”

Sébastien Loeb’s win takes him level with rally legends Sandro Munari, Walter Röhrl and Tommi Mäkinen who are the only other drivers to have won the Monte Carlo rally four times.