An interesting bit of news from the world of rallying…..

PSA duels for Seb Loeb. PSA is the group that owns both Peugeot and Citroen. Peugeot is looking to possibly add Loeb should the new driver’s rules be added for next season (the new rule would prohibit a team from having three drivers who have each taken a top three finish in a WRC round). Peugeot currently has four, but Richard Burns has begun talks with other teams, and Gilles Panizzi is clamoring for a full season next year. Harri Rovanpera would also like to compete for a full season.

Loeb and Gronholm would make a strong pairing, with each capable of winning just about any rally on the circuit. Setting Rovanpera and Panizzi free could mean a coup for teams like Hyundai and Skoda, as they could keep their current lineups (since none of the drivers have scored a top three lately) but still add a proven winner.

Posted on 25 June 2003