Leon, Mar 15: Early race leader Sebastian Loeb retired in the middle of Satuday's leg because his Citroen Xsara was leaking too much oil after damaging the car's sump. Loeb had been aiming to become the first driver in history to win the first three rallies of the season following his victories in Monte Carlo and Sweden.
In Mexico, drivers had to make do with worn out tyres, the result of a new rule limiting the amount of rubber teams can bring to a rally.


Bureau Report