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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 00:56:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kubica 'faster than Raikkonen' - Loeb ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 11 (GMM)  Sebastien Loeb, the most successful driver in world rally history, thinks Robert Kubica has more potential than Kimi Raikkonen.

In 2010 and 2011, Finn Raikkonen tried his hand at world rallying, and now former BMW and Renault driver Kubica - still recovering from his 2011 rally crash - is driving for Citroen in the second-tier world rally series.

&quot;Robert's ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/kubica-faster-than-raikkonen-loeb/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 11:14:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Paddon confirms return to World Rally Championship]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Paddon and Blenheim-based co-driver John Kennard will compete in Neste Oil Rally Finland and ADAC Rallye Deutschland, both in August, using a Skoda Fabia prepared by Austria-based, Baumschlager Rallye &amp; Racing (BRR), the same type of car and team with which the Kiwi pair completed the second part of the 2012 season.
 
Paddon has also officially entered the WRC’s main support ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/paddon-confirms-return-to-world-rally-championship/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 11:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Two podium places in Argentina: Volkswagen retains its WRC lead]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Volkswagen has celebrated another successful weekend in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), extended its lead in the drivers’ and co-drivers’ championship, and retained its position as the number one manufacturer. 

Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) took second place behind record-breaking world champion Sébastien Loeb (Citroën), claiming their fifth podium place in this ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/two-podium-places-in-argentina-volkswagen-retains-its-wrc-lead/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 19:45:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Novikov narrowly misses out Rally Argentina podium]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Qatar M-Sport’s Evgeny Novikov narrowly missed out on a podium at Rally Argentina today. In a day-long battle, the Russian emerged in fourth place overall – his best result from the event and equalling a season-best finish in this year’s FIA World Rally Championship.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/novikov-narrowly-misses-out-rally-argentina-podium/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 21:29:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Loeb and Citroen remain unbeaten in Argentina]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Clear leaders going into the final day, Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena controlled proceedings from the fro nt to grab their eighth win in Argentina. 

It was also Citroën’s ninth consecutive WRC win in South America! Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen finished sixth in the second DS3 WRC of the Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT, whilst Dani Sordo and Carlos del Barrio took ninth overall.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/loeb-and-citroen-remain-unbeaten-in-argentina/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 21:12:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Daniel Oliveira improved in Argentina]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Finishing in the 12th position in Argentina Rally, Daniel Oliveira equalled his best result in the WRC, recorded last year in Portugal.

In a demonstration of the evolution observed during the Rally Argentina, Daniel Oliveira not only improved, in most cases, their time in the second passages, as generally decreased differences for faster, a clear demonstration of progress shown ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/daniel-oliveira-improved-in-argentina/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 20:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Loeb claims eighth Rally Argentina win ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sebastien Loeb claimed an emotional eighth victory in Rally Argentina this afternoon on what is likely to be his final gravel event in the FIA World Rally Championship.

The reigning world champion finished a punishing fifth round of the season 55.0 seconds ahead of Sebastien Ogier, bringing an end to his fellow Frenchman’s run of three straight wins.

It was Loeb’s 78th world rally ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/loeb-claims-eighth-rally-argentina-win/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 20:36:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Loeb marches on towards another win]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The second leg of Rally Argentina turned out to be just as tricky as the competitors feared and provided plenty of twists and turns. It is at times like these that Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena have been unstoppable in the past. The nine-time World Champions were just that today as they grabbed the overall lead, before extending their advantage to 39.8s. Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/loeb-marches-on-towards-another-win/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 08:34:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Novikov moves up to podium position for Qatar M-Sport]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Famed as one of the toughest events in the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally Argentina failed to faze Qatar M-Sport today as Evgeny Novikov swooped in to secure the final podium position on the penultimate day’s rallying. Also prospering where others faltered, Thierry Neuville moved into the top-five whilst a resurgent Mads Østberg set the stages alight.
 
Contesting an intelligent ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/novikov-moves-up-to-podium-position-for-qatar-m-sport/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 08:25:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Volkswagen drivers in second and fourth place after day 2 of Rally Argentina]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Volkswagen pairing Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) will now start the final day in Argentina in second place. Following five eventful special stages in the fifth event of this season’s FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – with highs and lows for the Volkswagen drivers – Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) are in fourth position overall in the second Polo R WRC. Their ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/volkswagen-drivers-in-second-and-fourth-place-after-day-2-of-rally-argentina/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 08:18:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Loeb on top on second leg of Rally Argentina]]></title>
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As the challenge from those drivers around him fell by the wayside during an incident-packed second leg of Rally Argentina, Sebastien Loeb steered clear of trouble to build a 39.8 second lead.

Leg 1 leader Sebastien Ogier, Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala all saw their hopes diminish during a punishing day to leave the wily Loeb at the head of the pack in his Citroen DS3.

Just ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/loeb-on-top-on-second-leg-of-rally-argentina/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 02:05:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[A rally of endurance and a rally of hardship for Qatar M-Sport]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Keeping Ford Fiesta RS WRCs well out of trouble in their endeavour to take as many points as possible from the South American event, Evgeny Novikov and Thierry Neuville closed the day in fifth and seventh places respectively.
 
Elsewhere however, Mads Østberg’s rally swiftly turned from one of endurance to one of hardship as the Norwegian was forced to retire on SS4 after incurring ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/a-rally-of-endurance-and-a-rally-of-hardship-for-qatar-m-sport/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 12:16:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Loeb and Hirvonen in the mix after Day 1 of Rally Aargentina]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Challenging for the lead right from the word go, the Citroën Total Abu Dhabi World Rally Team crews ended day one of Rally Argentina in second and third position. 

After kicking off on Wednesday evening with the Villa Carlos Paz super special stage, Rally Argentina got down to serious business today. The route took the competitors around a hundred kilometres north of Cordoba. The two ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/loeb-and-hirvonen-in-the-mix-after-day-1-of-rally-aargentina/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 12:10:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Volkswagen leads in Argentina – Ogier ahead of Loeb]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Once again, everything came together today (Thursday) – the technology and the team, the drivers and the co-drivers, the strategy and the tyre choice. With Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) leading the pack, Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) in fourth place and Andreas Mikkelsen/Mikko Markkula (N/FIN) currently ranking sixth, all three Volkswagen Polo R WRCs are among ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/volkswagen-leads-in-argentina-ogier-ahead-of-loeb/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 12:03:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Advantage Ogier on Thursday in Rally Argentina]]></title>
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Volkswagen Polo R driver Sebastien Ogier holds the lead of Rally Argentina at the end of Thursday's competition, the Frenchman returning to the service park in Carlos Paz with a 16.3sec advantage over his arch rival Sebastien Loeb in a Citroen DS3.

Finland’s Mikko Hirvonen, also in a Citroen DS3, is third, just 1.8sec behind Loeb.

After Wednesday night’s short head-to-head Super ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/advantage-ogier-on-thursday-in-rally-argentina/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 02:48:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ogier wins Rally Argentina opening stage]]></title>
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This is one of the championship’s most popular super special stages. It is located on the edge of the rally base of Carlos Paz and two cars at a time cover two laps of a twisty circuit. The surface is good and jumps, hairpins and fast sections provided great entertainment for the tens of thousands of people enjoying the May Day holiday.

How the action unfolded:

Sebastien Ogier laid ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/ogier-wins-rally-argentina-opening-stage/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 04:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Latvala fastest in Argentina qualifying]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jari-Matti-Latvala has gone fastest on the Qualifying Stage for Rally Argentina, round five of the FIA World Rally Championship.

The Finn, who drives a Polo R for the Volkswagen Motorsport team, completed the 4.59-kilometre test from Villa Garcia to Cabalango in a time of 2m31.128s to earn the right to select his road position for day one’s stages first.

World Champion Sebastien Loeb ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/latvala-fastest-in-argentina-qualifying/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 01:38:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[A large-scale show for Citroen in Argentina]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sébastien Loeb/Daniel Elena, Dani Sordo/Carlos del Barrio and Mikko Hirvonen/Jarmo Lehtinen thrilled the huge crowds that had gathered to see them in their DS3 WRCs.

From “Arroyo de la Cañada” to “Parque de las Tejas”, some 50,000 fans attended the event organised by Citroën Argentina and Córdoba city council. 
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/a-large-scale-show-for-citroen-in-argentina/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:57:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Argentine adventure awaits Qatar M-Sport]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Qatar M-Sport will be looking to translate their pace into a strong result next week as the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) ventures to the fifth round of the season at the Philips Rally Argentina. Leading the team’s voyage to South America, youngsters Mads Østberg, Evgeny Novikov and Thierry Neuville will be hoping their speed pays dividends.
 
Regarded by many as one of the most ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/argentine-adventure-awaits-qatar-m-sport/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:32:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Volkswagen highly motivated ahead of next rally in Argentina]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[After three triumphant victories for Volkswagen at the Rally Dakar, the Volkswagen Motorsport team is now looking to build on its success in South America and is highly motivated ahead of the fifth round of the FIA World Rally Championship (01–04 May) – the Rally Argentina. Looking back: the works team from Wolfsburg won the Rally Dakar in 2009, 2010 and 2011, and is unbeaten in ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/volkswagen-highly-motivated-ahead-of-next-rally-in-argentina/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:20:22 +0000</pubDate>
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