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Sebastien Loeb beat Chaz Mostert at the Accor Stadium in Sydney to win Race of Champions for a record fifth time. The nine-time World Rally champion beat the 24-time Supercars race winner 2-0 in th…
Sebastien Loeb defeated Chaz Mostert at the Accor Stadium in Sydney to claim his fifth Race of Champions title, setting a new record. Loeb, a nine-time World Rally champion, edged out the 24-time Supercars race winner 2-0 in a tight final race. With this victory, Loeb surpassed Mattias Ekstrom and Didier Auriol to become the all-time leader in Race of Champions wins.
The final race between Loeb and Mostert was intense, ending with Loeb crossing the finish line just 0.16s ahead of his opponent. Loeb had an impressive run throughout the competition, including victories over Molly Taylor and Oliver Solberg in the quarterfinals and semifinals, respectively.
Mostert’s journey to the final also featured dominant 2-0 victories, defeating Sebastian Vettel and Will Brown in the quarterfinals and semifinals. The competition saw upsets, with drivers like Brown and Toby Price making their mark by defeating renowned competitors such as David Coulthard and Petter Solberg.
Loeb not only claimed his fifth Race of Champions title but also made history by winning both the Nations Cup and the Champion of Champions titles at the same event, a first in Race of Champions history. Reflecting on his victory, Loeb expressed his joy at the accomplishment and the camaraderie shared among drivers during the event, emphasizing the fun and competitive spirit of the Race of Champions.
