Sebastien Loeb will get behind the wheel of the legendary Citroen C4 WRC at the Rallye Alsace Bossue in France. But this won't be a competitive outing: Loeb will run as a course car, opening the special stages before the official entrants. What makes it even more special is that his own daughter, Valentine Loeb, will occupy the co-driver's seat.
Valentine, now 18, will experience the thrill of rallying alongside her father. It's a rare chance for the daughter of the nine-time world champion to witness firsthand how her father tames the car that once carried his name to glory. For Loeb, it's not just a warm-up—it's a personal moment that seldom comes around.
The Citroen C4 WRC is no ordinary machine. Loeb campaigned it for four seasons, from 2007 to 2010, winning four consecutive drivers' world titles with the model. In total, the C4 WRC racked up 36 WRC event victories, 34 of them courtesy of Loeb. The other two wins were delivered by Sebastien Ogier, who was then a young driver making his mark.
The Rallye Alsace Bossue celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Loeb has served as the event's patron since 2006, highlighting his close ties to the rally held in his home region. Loeb hails from the small town of Haguenau, less than an hour from Drulingen, where the event will be based.
The five-stage event will take place on Sunday, 20 September. Although not competing, Loeb's presence as a course car will still be a major draw for fans. They will get to see the legend in action, albeit as a pathfinder. It's also a chance for Valentine to experience the true atmosphere of rallying from inside the cockpit.
For Loeb, this may not be about chasing fastest times, but about sharing a legacy. The Citroen C4 WRC symbolises his past glories, and now he's inviting his daughter to feel the pulse of the machine that made history. Moments like this are rare, and rally fans in France surely won't miss it.
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