IRC: Meeke secures first IRC victory

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Peugeot UK driver Kris Meeke has won the all-gravel Curitiba Rally in Brazil, round two of the IRC series . The Irishman claimed all seven stages on the opening day of the rally and then controlled his advantage on the second day to end up with a 26.2 second margin over Peugeot Belgium's Nicolas Vouilloz, who finished second...Vouilloz overhauled Abarth driver Giandomenico Basso on the final afternoon, who eventually finished third. Peugeot Belgium's Freddy Loix was fourth, to move into the championship lead by three points. Loix now leads the championship on a total of 13 points, ahead of Kris Meeke, Sebastien Ogier and Giandomenico Basso - who are all tied for second on 10 points. Nicolas Vouilloz is third in the standings with eight points.