Julien Ingrassia returns as Ogier's co-driver for Rally Finland
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Julien Ingrassia will step in as co-driver for Sebastien Ogier at Rally Finland after Vincent Landais vacated the seat due to personal reasons. Ingrassia, who has come out of retirement, expressed his determination to honor the opportunity and support Ogier in achieving a strong performance. The announcement came following a last-minute call from the reigning World Rally Champion last Saturday, highlighting the urgency of his return to the competition.
- •Julien Ingrassia replaces Vincent Landais as co-driver for Sebastien Ogier.
- •Ingrassia is returning from World Rally Championship retirement.
- •The decision comes ahead of Rally Finland due to personal reasons affecting Landais.
- •Ingrassia received the call from Ogier last Saturday for this one-off event.
- 12:05 PMAutosport — Ogier’s co-driver ready to “honour” seat after last minute WRC call up
- 11:57 AMMotorsport.com — Sebastien Ogier’s co-driver ready to “honour” seat after last minute WRC call up
"Last minute World Rally Championship co-driver replacement Julien Ingrassia says he is determined to help guide Sebastien Ogier to a strong Rally Finland result and “honour” the seat vacated by Vincent Landais due to personal reasons. Ingrassia has come out of WRC retirement for a one-off return after receiving a call from the reigning world champion last Saturday evening following the ...Keep reading
"Last minute World Rally Championship co-driver replacement Julien Ingrassia says he is determined to help guide Sebastien Ogier to a strong Rally Finland result and “honour” the seat vacated by Vincent Landais due to personal reasons. Ingrassia has come out of World Rally Championship retirement for a one-off return after receiving a call from the reigning world champion last Saturday ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJul 30, 2026, 12:05 PMOgier’s co-driver ready to “honour” seat after last minute WRC call up
Last minute World Rally Championship co-driver replacement Julien Ingrassia says he is determined to help guide Sebastien Ogier to a strong Rally Finland result and “honour” the seat vacated by Vincent Landais due to personal reasons. Ingrassia has come out of WRC retirement for a one-off return after receiving a call from the reigning world champion last Saturday evening following the ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 30, 2026, 11:57 AMSebastien Ogier’s co-driver ready to “honour” seat after last minute WRC call up
Last minute World Rally Championship co-driver replacement Julien Ingrassia says he is determined to help guide Sebastien Ogier to a strong Rally Finland result and “honour” the seat vacated by Vincent Landais due to personal reasons. Ingrassia has come out of World Rally Championship retirement for a one-off return after receiving a call from the reigning world champion last Saturday ...Keep reading
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