Ogier confirms absence from 2027 Monte Carlo season opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Sebastien Ogier will not compete in the 2027 World Rally Championship season opener in Monte Carlo, as confirmed today. The nine-time world champion recently set a record with 214 WRC starts during the Sardinia season finale. Although he has not finalized plans for 2027, Ogier hinted at being less active in the upcoming season. His absence at Monte Carlo marks a significant point in his career after years of dominance in the sport.
- •Sebastien Ogier confirmed he will skip the Monte Carlo event in 2027.
- •He set a record for WRC starts with 214 at the Sardinia finale.
- •Ogier hinted at potentially being less active in the coming year.
- •His future plans for 2027 are still undecided.
- 10:15 AMAutosport — Ogier to skip Monte Carlo with other WRC 2027 plans undecided
- 10:11 AMMotorsport.com — Sebastien Ogier’s 2027 WRC future is undecided, but he won’t be at Monte Carlo
"Sebastien Ogier is yet to determine plans for 2027 but has categorically confirmed he will be absent from the World Rally Championship season opener in Monte Carlo next year. The nine-time world champion set a new record for WRC starts (214) at last weekend’s Sardinia season finale, but has hinted at likely being less active next year. When asked about his future plans, Ogier was only in a ...Keep reading
"Sebastien Ogier is yet to determine plans for 2027 but has categorically confirmed he will be absent from the World Rally Championship season opener in Monte Carlo next year. The nine-time world champion set a new record for WRC starts (214) at last weekend’s Sardinia season finale, but has hinted at likely being less active next year. When asked about his future plans Ogier was only in a ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportOct 7, 2026, 10:15 AMOgier to skip Monte Carlo with other WRC 2027 plans undecided
Sebastien Ogier is yet to determine plans for 2027 but has categorically confirmed he will be absent from the World Rally Championship season opener in Monte Carlo next year. The nine-time world champion set a new record for WRC starts (214) at last weekend’s Sardinia season finale, but has hinted at likely being less active next year. When asked about his future plans, Ogier was only in a ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comOct 7, 2026, 10:11 AMSebastien Ogier’s 2027 WRC future is undecided, but he won’t be at Monte Carlo
Sebastien Ogier is yet to determine plans for 2027 but has categorically confirmed he will be absent from the World Rally Championship season opener in Monte Carlo next year. The nine-time world champion set a new record for WRC starts (214) at last weekend’s Sardinia season finale, but has hinted at likely being less active next year. When asked about his future plans Ogier was only in a ...Keep reading
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