Sébastien Ogier's 10 victories at the Monte Carlo Rally under the microscope

In the space of sixteen years, Sébastien Ogier has become the emblem of the Monte-Carlo Rally. The winter event had never seen such an exceptional driver on its roads, in almost a century of existence. His ten successes combine racing science and driving talent.

Published 27/01/2025 à 08:30

Medhi Casaurang

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Sébastien Ogier's 10 victories at the Monte Carlo Rally under the microscope

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2009

1) Ogier-Ingrassia (Peugeot ) 2) Loix-Smeets (Peugeot) at 1'43 3) Sarrazin-Renucci (Peugeot) at 2'21

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Fresh from his Junior title WRC In 2008, Sébastien Ogier was chosen by a panel of journalists to be the beneficiary of the BFGoodrich Drivers Team operation. It offered a local crew the opportunity to show their potential on the international stage, through a Peugeot 207 S2000 nurtured by the Belgian Kronos team. At only 25 years old, and for his first start at the "Monte-Carl'" then registered in the defunct IRC championship, Ogier won, with disconcerting maturity. "I drove with a lot of reserve. There

Medhi Casaurang

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