 Sebastien Loeb is in total control of the Rally of Italy |
World champion Sebastien Loeb produced a measured display to increase his lead after day two of the Rally of Italy. The Citroen driver, who led by half a minute overnight, now holds a 55.2-second advantage ahead of title rival Petter Solberg.
The top two are more than two minutes clear of a chasing pack led by Harri Rovanpera and Marcus Gronholm.
Briton Mark Higgins could be set for championship points after moving into sixth in his privately-entered Ford.
In the junior world championship, Kris Meeke is on course for his second successive victory for Citroen.
The Northern Irishman took the lead on Saturday as his rivals hit trouble.
He held a 30.7secs advantage after 10 stages, leaving him poised to reclaim the lead of the championship.
Rally of Italy - day two standings:
1 Sebastien Loeb (Fra) 3hours 13mins 44.7secs
2 Petter Solberg (Nor) 3:14:39.9
3 Harri Rovanpera (Fin) 3:16:46.1
4 Marcus Gronholm (Fin) 3:16:59.3
5 Markko Martin (Est) 3:17:05.2
6 Mark Higgins (GB) 3:21:08.5
7 Roman Kresta (Cze) 3:21:22.3
8 Juuso Pykalisto (Fin) 3:22:08.6
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