Sébastien Ogier

Nine-time World Rally Championship winner Sébastien Ogier and co-driver Julien Ingrassia were forced to retire from Rally Finland after a significant high-speed crash, despite leading the event. Both crew members received medical attention and spent a precautionary night in hospital.

Elfyn Evans, the current leader in the FIA World Rally Championship, maintains a cautious outlook on the title race, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the sport and the strength of his competitors as the season enters its gravel-heavy second half.