The World Rally Championship legend is firmly in the hunt for a ninth world title
Sebastien Ogier has confirmed plans to contest the remaining rounds of the World Rally Championship to help Toyota challenge for both the drivers’ and manufacturers’ crowns. The eight-time world champion was set to contest a half-season campaign in his role as part-time driver, but his impressive run of three wins and three second-place finishes have proved crucial for Toyota’s manufacturers’ title push.
Sébastien Ogier, Vincent Landais, Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Photo by: Toyota Racing “It's still always tempting to have a chance to fight for a championship, even though right now it's still a long shot. It's still with the current point system, not so easy to catch this kind of gap, but the best we can do is try to put pressure as late as we can in the season. “As long as there is a mathematical chance, anything can happen.
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