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Sebastien Loeb of France in a Citroen C4 won the Rally of Britain to clinch the World Rally championship for the sixth straight year. In the 12th and last race of the season, Loeb's sole remaining rival for the title, Mikko Hirvonen of Finland, driving a Ford Focus, clawed his way back to within 18 seconds of the overnight leader by winning the first two special stages on Sunday. But his chances soon vanished as the bonnet of his car burst open on the next special as it went over a bumpy rise. The Finn was forced to stop the vehicle and then had to tear off the hood as it was the only way he could continue. That allowed Loeb to stretch his lead to 1 minute 25 seconds after the 15th special stage at Port Talbot with just 22 kilometers to cover in the final special to retain his world title by the slimmest of margins - just one point.Address parliament
