We got a chance to drive Sebastian Loeb's Citroen C4 WRC car on a gravel rally stage next to the Paul Ricard Circuit in France. Though we suspect Loeb and his team of mechanics were none too eager to surrender the cockpit, we found the car surprisingly easy to drive quickly -- direct in its responses yet almost compliant over the potholes.
Then, Mr. Loeb took the wheel, and the man who was so stoic and reserved during our interview became positively chatty. At day's end, we realized we'd met the real Sebastien Loeb in his natural environment, doing what he was born to do.
subytrojan says:
12:05 PM, 09/28/09
Sweet article! Thanks, IL!
Did you know Sebastian Loeb is left-handed, folks?
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All of the greats are!
Ayrton Senna
Sebastian Loeb
Valentino Rossi
Lesser known drivers:
Al Unser, Jr.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Tony Kanaan
cwc1 says:
07:02 PM, 09/28/09
^That's pretty interesting. So these guys are great because only they are in their right mind.