WRC – Sébastien Ogier: “Without Loeb, Citröen loses big”

To Sébastien Ogier, the departure of Sébastien Loeb is costing Citroën dearly. The winner of the last two rallies in Sweden and Mexico believes that the results achieved by the chevron brand last week underline the extent to which the nine-time world champion is missed by the French team.

“We knew since the start of the season that, without Loeb, the team would lose big,” explains the Volkswagen driver. " In one rally, the driver has a great influence. We all know that you need a good and fast car in rallying, but if you are a good driver, you can sometimes make the difference?, continues the Gapençais, who now has a 29-point lead in the Drivers ahead? Sébastien Loeb, who is only taking part in four rallies this year!

Asked about the choice made by Citroën to part ways with him at the end of the 2011 season, Sébastien Ogier does not shy away from his pleasure: “I don’t know if they made the wrong choice. As for me, I know I did the right thing! ". For his first season behind the wheel of a Polo R WRC very well born, Sébastien Ogier signed a second place and two victories in three rallies.

After Mexico, where Citroën placed Mikko Hirvonen in second position and Dani Sordo in fourth, the chevron brand reported results “in line with objectives”. If among the drivers Sébastien Ogier has taken off, among the manufacturers Citroën still has six more units over Volkswagen.