Sebastien Ogier ready for WRC return after Finland crash
Sebastien Ogier says he is ready to make a World Rally Championship return in Paraguay next week after recovering from a high-speed crash at Rally Finland. The reigning world champion and stand-in co-driver Julien Ingrassia were leading in Finland when their GR Yaris fired off the road and into a series of rolls. The pair managed to escape the car unaided, but were transported to hospital where…
Sebastien Ogier, the reigning World Rally Championship champion, is prepared to make a return to the WRC in Paraguay following a high-speed crash during the Rally Finland. Ogier and stand-in co-driver Julien Ingrassia were leading the rally when their GR Yaris veered off the road and into a series of rollovers. Both Ogier and Ingrassia escaped the crash unaided and were taken to the hospital for precautionary checks before being released the following day.
After the crash, Ogier announced he would extend his part-time schedule to contest the remaining rounds of the championship, including Paraguay, Chile, Sardinia, and Saudi Arabia if the season finale takes place. While acknowledging that his hopes for a record-breaking 10th world title are "more or less over" with Toyota teammate Elfyn Evans now leading by 62 points, Ogier remains determined to help Toyota secure a record-equalling 10th WRC manufacturers crown.
Ogier, who won the inaugural WRC Rally Paraguay last year, is eager to reunite with regular co-driver Vincent Landais next week and aims to help the team achieve the top step in each of the remaining rallies this year.
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