Sebastien Ogier contends for 10th WRC title after Acropolis Rally success
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Sebastien Ogier had a successful run at the Acropolis Rally in Greece, calling it a 'perfect' weekend. He secured a maximum of 35 points following a close competition with Hyundai's Thierry Neuville under challenging gravel conditions. Ogier's performance is crucial as he attempts to close a 61-point gap in the World Rally Championship standings. This victory reinvigorates his bid for an unprecedented 10th championship title, putting him back in contention.
- •Ogier claims maximum 35 points in Greece.
- •He competed closely with Thierry Neuville during the rally.
- •Ogier started the weekend 61 points behind in the championship.
- •This performance marks a critical moment in his title bid.
- 5:04 PMMotorsport.com — Sebastien Ogier “back in the game” for 10th WRC title bid after perfect Acropolis Rally
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Sebastien Ogier “back in the game” for 10th WRC title bid after perfect Acropolis Rally
"Sebastien Ogier says a “perfect” Acropolis Rally Greece weekend has brought him “back in the game” for an unprecedented 10th World Rally Championship title. The reigning world champion claimed a maximum 35 points after coming through a tense fight with Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville in rough gravel conditions that verged on the extreme. Ogier started the weekend sitting 61 points ...Keep reading
"The reigning world champion has moved up to third in the championship standings with six rounds remaining
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 28, 2026, 5:04 PMSebastien Ogier “back in the game” for 10th WRC title bid after perfect Acropolis Rally
Sebastien Ogier says a “perfect” Acropolis Rally Greece weekend has brought him “back in the game” for an unprecedented 10th World Rally Championship title. The reigning world champion claimed a maximum 35 points after coming through a tense fight with Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville in rough gravel conditions that verged on the extreme. Ogier started the weekend sitting 61 points ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 5:04 PMSebastien Ogier “back in the game” for 10th WRC title bid after perfect Acropolis Rally
The reigning world champion has moved up to third in the championship standings with six rounds remaining
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