PARIS, Oct 9, 2008 (AFP) - World championship standings ahead of the Rally of France in Corsica this weekend:

1. Sebastien Loeb (France) 96 pts, 2. Mikko Hirvonen (FIN) 84, 3. Dani Sordo (Spain) 59, 4. Chris Atkinson (Australia) 42, 5. Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) 37, 6. Petter Solberg (NOR) 36, 7. Hening Solberg (NOR) 22, 8. Gianlugi Galli (Italy) 17, 9. Francois Duval (BEL) 16, 10. Matthew Wilson (Britain) 12

1. Citroen 159, 2. Ford 132, 3. Subaru 80, 4. Stobart-Ford 55, 5. Munchi's-Ford 22, 6. Suzuki 20