Sebastien Ogier in heavy crash during WRC Finland stage
9 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Sebastien Ogier and co-driver Julien Ingrassia crashed at high speed during stage 17 of Rally Finland on August 1. The Toyota GR Yaris Rally 1 veered off the course, rolling multiple times and heading towards trees. Both occupants exited the vehicle without assistance and were conscious. They will be transported for further medical checks, according to statements from Toyota and the FIA. The stage was subsequently red flagged.
- •Ogier and Ingrassia crashed while leading stage 17.
- •The crash prompted officials to red flag the stage.
- •They were heading towards the end of stage 17 when the incident occurred.
- •Both drivers received immediate medical attention and will be transported to a hospital.
- •Ogier's prior lead in the rally was 20.9 seconds.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — 'I saw him lie down and pass out' - Julien Ingrassia recounts shocking WRC Finland crash with Sebastien Ogier
- 12:30 PMMotorsport.com — 'I saw him lie down and pass out' - Julien Ingrassia recounts shocking WRC Finland crash with Sebastien Ogier
- 10:35 PMAutosport — Rally Finland: Ogier to remain in hospital overnight after crash
- 10:12 PMMotorsport.com — Sebastien Ogier to remain in hospital overnight after Rally Finland crash
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Sebastien Ogier to remain in hospital overnight after Rally Finland crash
- 7:48 PMAutosport — WRC Finland: Pajari in prime position for home win after Ogier crash
- 4:17 PMAutosport — WRC Finland: Ogier suffers heavy crash
- 4:16 PMMotorsport.com — WRC Finland: Sebastien Ogier suffers heavy crash
"World Rally Championship organisers have red flagged stage 17 at Rally Finland after Sebastien Ogier suffered a high-speed crash from the lead. The reigning world champion and co-driver Julien Ingrassia were heading towards the end of stage 17 when their Toyota GR Yaris Rally 1 car fired off the road at speed. The car was pitched into a series of rolls heading towards the trees. Toyota has ...Keep reading
"Sébastien Ogier has confirmed that he and co-driver Julien Ingrassia "feel ok” and has thanked Toyota for “building such a strong car” following a frightening crash from the lead at Rally Finland. The reigning world champion and co-driver Julien Ingrassia were heading towards the end of stage 17 when their Toyota GR Yaris Rally 1 car fired off the road at speed. The car was pitched into ...Keep reading
"Sébastien Ogier has confirmed that he and co-driver Julien Ingrassia "feel ok” and has thanked Toyota for “building such a strong car” following a frightening crash from the lead at Rally Finland. The reigning world champion and co-driver Julien Ingrassia were heading towards the end of stage 17 when their Toyota GR Yaris Rally 1 car fired off the road at speed. The car was pitched into ...Keep reading
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:30 PM'I saw him lie down and pass out' - Julien Ingrassia recounts shocking WRC Finland crash with Sebastien Ogier
Shaken but unhurt, Ogier and Ingrassia came frighteningly close to disaster at Rally Finland. Now, the nine-time world champion's co-driver has reflected on the circumstances surrounding the terrifying crash
- Motorsport.comAug 4, 2026, 12:30 PM'I saw him lie down and pass out' - Julien Ingrassia recounts shocking WRC Finland crash with Sebastien Ogier
Circumstances brought the iconic pairing back together for one weekend, but neither Sebastien Ogier nor Julien Ingrassia expected their Rally Finland campaign to end prematurely in what will likely go down as the biggest scare of the nine-time WRC champion's career. While leading the rally last Saturday, the pair suddenly left the road and their Toyota ploughed through the trees in a ...Keep reading
- AutosportAug 1, 2026, 10:35 PMRally Finland: Ogier to remain in hospital overnight after crash
Sébastien Ogier has confirmed that he and co-driver Julien Ingrassia "feel ok” and has thanked Toyota for “building such a strong car” following a frightening crash from the lead at Rally Finland. The reigning world champion and co-driver Julien Ingrassia were heading towards the end of stage 17 when their Toyota GR Yaris Rally 1 car fired off the road at speed. The car was pitched into ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 1, 2026, 10:12 PMSebastien Ogier to remain in hospital overnight after Rally Finland crash
Sébastien Ogier has confirmed that he and co-driver Julien Ingrassia "feel ok” and has thanked Toyota for “building such a strong car” following a frightening crash from the lead at Rally Finland. The reigning world champion and co-driver Julien Ingrassia were heading towards the end of stage 17 when their Toyota GR Yaris Rally 1 car fired off the road at speed. The car was pitched into ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 10:12 PMSebastien Ogier to remain in hospital overnight after Rally Finland crash
The nine-time world champion says he and Julien Ingrassia are “in one piece” after their high-speed accident while leading the rally
- AutosportAug 1, 2026, 7:48 PMWRC Finland: Pajari in prime position for home win after 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
- AutosportAug 1, 2026, 4:17 PMWRC Finland: Ogier suffers heavy crash
World Rally Championship organisers have red flagged stage 17 at Rally Finland after Sebastien Ogier suffered a high-speed crash from the lead. The reigning world champion and co-driver Julien Ingrassia were heading towards the end of stage 17 when their Toyota GR Yaris Rally 1 car fired off the road at speed. The car was pitched into a series of rolls heading towards the trees. Toyota has ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 1, 2026, 4:16 PMWRC Finland: Sebastien Ogier suffers heavy crash
World Rally Championship organisers have red flagged stage 17 at Rally Finland after Sebastien Ogier suffered a high-speed crash from the lead. The reigning world champion and co-driver Julien Ingrassia were heading towards the end of stage 17 when their Toyota GR Yaris Rally 1 car fired off the road at speed. The car was pitched into a series of rolls heading towards the trees. Toyota ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 4:16 PMWRC Finland: Sebastien Ogier suffers heavy crash
Sebastien Ogier and co-driver Julien Ingrassia crashed from the lead in Stage 17 which prompted officials to red flag the stage
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