The eight-time world champion would have preferred to finish second in Finland after Kalle Rovanpera’s penultimate stage heartbreak
Sebastien Ogier doesn’t yet have the “feeling” to challenge for a ninth World Rally Championship title, while again taking aim at the points system that he feels is devaluing the title race. The eight-time world champion, competing in part-time season, has emerged as Thierry Neuville’s nearest rival in the championship after taking victory at Rally Finland after long-time leader and team-mate Kalle Rovanpera rolled on the penultimate stage.
There will be a winner at the end but will it be the one who deserves it, nobody knows.” Toyota team principal Jari-Matti Latvala admitted his squad is not “friends” of the points system but expects a decision from Ogier about his plans for the rest of the season before the end of the month. It is anticipated that Ogier will participate in Greece next month. “With Seb I have mentioned that I would like him to drive more events.
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