Sebastien Ogier announces WRC return in Paraguay after crash
Motorsport.com • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:40 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Sebastien Ogier confirmed his readiness to compete in the World Rally Championship in Paraguay next week following recovery from a high-speed crash at Rally Finland. Ogier and co-driver Julien Ingrassia were leading when their vehicle left the road and rolled. Both were hospitalized for precautionary checks and subsequently released. Despite feeling that his quest for a record-breaking 10th title is largely over due to a points deficit, Ogier aims to help Toyota secure a manufacturers' championship. He plans to participate in the remaining WRC events this season, including rallies in Paraguay, Chile, Sardinia, and Saudi Arabia if the finale goes ahead.
- •Ogier crashed while leading at Rally Finland.
- •Both drivers were unharmed and released from the hospital.
- •Ogier aims for victory in Paraguay, where he won last year.
- •He plans to race in the remaining WRC events this season.
- 9:40 AMMotorsport.com — Sebastien Ogier ready for WRC return after Finland crash
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Sebastien Ogier ready for WRC return after Finland crash
- 9:40 AMAutosport — Ogier set for WRC return after Rally 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 ...Keep reading
"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 ...Keep reading
"The reigning world rally champion is eager to help Toyota clinch a record-equalling manufacturers' crown in South America
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 21, 2026, 9:40 AMSebastien 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 ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 9:40 AMSebastien Ogier ready for WRC return after Finland crash
The reigning world rally champion is eager to help Toyota clinch a record-equalling manufacturers' crown in South America
- AutosportAug 21, 2026, 9:40 AMOgier set for WRC return after Rally 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 ...Keep reading
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