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Ogier gives Volkswagen maiden rally win in Sweden


Sebastien Ogier won the Rally Sweden at the wheel of the Volkswagen Polo WRC, the first win for Volkswagen's works team since its debut in the FIA World Rally Championship. In only its second competitive outing, the 315-hp WRC car triumphed on ice and snow in Sweden against strong contenders, including nine-time world champion Sebastien Loeb. Loeb eventually ended the rally 41.8 ...
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