Sébastien Ogier Equals Loeb with Ninth WRC Title in Saudi Arabia
Sébastien Ogier wins his ninth WRC title as Thierry Neuville takes the Saudi Arabia finale in a dramatic 2025 season finish.
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WRC – Sesks Takes Saudi Lead as Ogier–Evans Title Battle Intensifies
Mārtiņš Sesks leads Rally Saudi Arabia after Adrien Fourmaux penalty. Ogier holds a one-point WRC lead over Evans, with Neuville and Katsuta completing the overnight podium.
WRC Rally Saudi Arabia: Fourmaux Seizes Lead as Title Fight Tightens
Fourmaux led Rally Saudi Arabia after a dramatic opening leg, while Ogier gained a narrow provisional championship lead over Evans. With shifting gaps, tyre issues and changing road positions, the title fight tightened as Friday’s long desert stages await.
Evans, Ogier, Rovanperä: Desert Duel Decides 2025 WRC Crown
Evans, Ogier, and Rovanperä head to Saudi Arabia for the decisive 2025 WRC finale amid unpredictable desert stages. With Toyota already claiming the manufacturers’ crown, the drivers’ title hangs in the balance.
WRC – Ogier Conquers Rain-Soaked Rally Japan to Keep WRC Dream Alive
Sébastien Ogier won a rain-hit Rally Japan, beating teammate Elfyn Evans by 11.6 seconds to set up a thrilling WRC title showdown. Toyota swept the podium as Sami Pajari claimed his first top-three finish, setting the stage for a tense Saudi Arabian finale.
WRC – Ogier Holds Off Evans in Nerve-Shredding Toyota Duel at Rally Japan
Sébastien Ogier leads Rally Japan by 6.5 seconds after resisting a fierce charge from Toyota teammate Elfyn Evans in a tense Saturday duel. The pair traded seconds all day, leaving the WRC title battle delicately poised ahead of the final six stages on Sunday.
WRC – Ogier Dominates Friday in Japan as Toyota Secures 1-2-3
Sébastien Ogier leads a Toyota 1-2-3 after Friday at Rally Japan, with Takamoto Katsuta second and Elfyn Evans third. The day featured technical asphalt stages and key drama for Rovanperä.
WRC – Rovanperä’s Cool Drive Seals Central European Rally Victory
Kalle Rovanperä clinched the Central European Rally victory, securing Toyota’s ninth WRC manufacturers’ title and intensifying the drivers’ championship race. The Finn took control after teammate Sébastien Ogier’s crash in treacherous conditions. Elfyn Evans then snatched a vital second place in the final stage. The season now heads to a thrilling conclusion with just 13 points separating the top drivers in the standings.
WRC – Rovanperä Takes Charge After Ogier’s Crash in Central Europe
Kalle Rovanperä leads the Central European Rally by 36.3 seconds after teammate Sébastien Ogier crashed out on Saturday. The Toyota driver now heads into the final day ahead of Ott Tänak and Elfyn Evans, with the WRC title fight taking a dramatic new turn.
WRC – Ogier and Rovanperä Battle for Supremacy at Central European Rally
Sébastien Ogier edged teammate Kalle Rovanperä by just 0.6 seconds after a demanding opening day at the WRC 2025 Central European Rally. The Toyota pair dominated across six stages spanning three countries, as the team tightened its hold on both the rally and the manufacturers’ title fight.