Sebastien Ogier in heavy crash during WRC Finland stage
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 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.
- 4:17 PMAutosport — WRC Finland: Ogier suffers heavy crash
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — WRC Finland: Sebastien 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
"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
"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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External links- 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
- 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
- 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
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