Sami Pajari leads Rally Finland after Sébastien Ogier's crash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:44 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Sami Pajari holds a 46.6-second lead in Rally Finland following a serious crash by Sébastien Ogier during stage 17 on Saturday. Ogier and co-driver Julien Ingrassia were leading the rally when their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 went off the road, rolling multiple times before stopping near trees. Both drivers were reported to be generally okay but were taken for precautionary checks. Pajari could secure back-to-back victories if he successfully completes two remaining stages on Sunday. Oliver Solberg is Pajari's closest competitor, while championship leader Elfyn Evans is in third place despite earlier issues that saw him drop to fifth briefly.
- •Pajari leads Rally Finland with a 46.6s advantage.
- •Ogier crashed during stage 17, prompting stage cancellation.
- •Both Ogier and Ingrassia are reported safe after the crash.
- •Elfyn Evans recovers to third place after earlier setbacks.
- •Two stages remain on Sunday for Pajari to secure the win.
- 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — WRC Finland: Sami Pajari takes command after frightening Sebastien Ogier crash
- 7:44 PMMotorsport.com — WRC Finland: Sami Pajari takes command after frightening Sebastien Ogier crash
"Toyota’s Sami Pajari is poised to win Rally Finland with a 46.6s advantage after Sébastien Ogier suffered a frightening crash from the lead. Reigning world champion Ogier and stand-in co-driver Julien Ingrassia were in command of the rally, 20.9s clear when their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 car fired off the road at speed in stage 17. The car rolled several times towards the trees, prompting ...Keep reading
"The Rally Estonia winner inherited a commanding advantage when Ogier crashed heavily on Saturday afternoon
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:44 PMWRC Finland: Sami Pajari takes command after frightening Sebastien Ogier crash
The Rally Estonia winner inherited a commanding advantage when Ogier crashed heavily on Saturday afternoon
- Motorsport.comAug 1, 2026, 7:44 PMWRC Finland: Sami Pajari takes command after frightening Sebastien Ogier crash
Toyota’s Sami Pajari is poised to win Rally Finland with a 46.6s advantage after Sébastien Ogier suffered a frightening crash from the lead. Reigning world champion Ogier and stand-in co-driver Julien Ingrassia were in command of the rally, 20.9s clear when their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 car fired off the road at speed in stage 17. The car rolled several times towards the trees, prompting ...Keep reading
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