Sébastien Ogier extends his contract at Toyota

Si Sébastien Ogier had previously announced that 2020 would be its last season in WRC, he changed his mind during the year. He was encouraged by the truncated course of the championship where only 6 rounds were contested.

His rapid adaptation to the Yaris and the pleasure of performing well at the wheel (1 victory, 4 podiums) reinforced this desire for more, as did his perfect integration within the team. Toyota Gazoo Racing. “ This year 2020 was not as long as expected, He explains. We had a short season with only a few rallies, but enough for me to realize that I really enjoy working with the team and I enjoy driving this car. The potential to win races and championships is there. That's everything a pilot is looking for. I am therefore very happy to announce that I will be driving one more year in the WRC with Toyota. »

This is not a surprise, since the 37-year-old Haut-Alpin had raised this possibility very early in the year, recognizing however that it was necessary to discuss it with the team. Although he will soon no longer be the boss, Tommi Mäkinen has always said that he is in favor of this idea. "It wasn't my original plan. develops the six-time champion. I think this year has been very special for everyone on the planet. Like most people, I had to spend a lot of time at home. Ending my career like that wouldn't have been great. This is one of the reasons why I changed my mind about retiring. The plan is to keep pushing in 2021 and hopefully have a normal championship and try to go for one last title. »