Loeb poised to extend contract with Citroen in the WRC until the end of 2011

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Sebastien Loeb looks set to stay in the WRC with Citroen until the end of 2011, according to Motorsport News.

Citroen are reportedly on the verge of signing-off the budget to continue in the WRC beyond this season and sporting boss Olivier Quesnel is pushing to ensure Loeb stays with the team.

Quesnel commented to MN:

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VW may be interested to join the WRC as sports chief Kris Nissen was in Finland

Kris Nissen of Volkswagen was in Finland at the rally and had a meeting with ISC CEO Simon Long as well as the manufacturer team leaders, according to rallye-magazin.de.

Nissen asked the team bosses about the future marketing prospects and new technical regulations. Nissen’s presence was taken as indication that VW are seriously considering the WRC.

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