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Citroen WRC
What a weekend it was for Citroen in Finland. This year is a stepping stone season for the French manufacturer as it prepares for a full-blooded attack on the World Rally Championship next year. By only entering select events in 2016 the chances of drivers Kris Meeke and co to fight for a title are impossible. Despite all that the Citroens of Meeke and Irishman Craig Breen dominated Rally Finland - something usually reserved for Scandinavian drivers. A third WRC win for Meeke and a maiden podium finish for Breen indicates Citroen will be a genuine threat in 2017.
Simon Pagenaud
The Frenchman cruised to another IndyCar victory this time on the road course at Mid-Ohio. The stack of points the Penske driver collected for his efforts basically ensures the season championship will effectively be a two-horse race during the final four races between himself and Penske teammate Will Power. Pagenaud was signed as a support driver behind Power and former champ Juan Pablo Montoya but the Frenchman has been the standout driver, upstaging his two more highly regarded rivals this year.
Daniel Ricciardo
A second place at the German Grand Prix was a solid achievement for the Australian Formula 1 star but his post-race celebration really gets him on the Flames list this week. The Red Bull driver drank champagne from his boot to celebrate his podium much to the delight of fans. His performance in the post-race press conference wasn't so good when he mistook a Scottish journalist for being Irish. The good performance on track ensures he goes into the mid-year break with a hold on third place in the championship in what is essentially the battle between non-Mercedes drivers.
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