The eight-time world champion takes the Rally Finland spoils on dramatic Sunday
Sebastien Ogier claimed his third World Rally Championship victory of the season after long-time Rally Finland leader Kalle Rovanpera rolled out, denying him a home win in a brutal rally. Eight-time world champion Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais produced a strong drive throughout a demanding Rally Finland affected by changeable weather to seal a 61st career win by 40.1s from championship leader Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville, with M-Sport Ford’s Adrien Fourmaux third 1m14.1s behind Ogier.
The accident occurred moments after Evans crashed on the first corner of the same stage which left the WRC title contender without any points after missing out on the top 10 at the end of Saturday. This left Ogier to cruise to victory on the final stage to move the part-time driver to second in the championship, 27 points behind Neuville. Neuville claimed second after a difficult rally that began with the Belgian grabbing an early lead by winning the opening stage.
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