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Pajari Leads After Ogier Crash in Finland

Published August 1, 2026 · Updated August 1, 2026 · Motorsport.com

Reigning world champion Sébastien Ogier crashed out of Rally Finland's lead, allowing Toyota teammate Sami Pajari to take command with a 46.6-second advantage.

Ogier's Toyota GR Rally1 car fired off the road at high speed during stage 17, rolling multiple times toward trees before coming to a stop. The incident ended Ogier's commanding lead of 20.9 seconds and handed Pajari the rally leadership. moryak.biz

Ogier and co-driver Julien Ingrassia were reportedly unharmed in the dramatic crash, which marks a significant turning point in the Finnish rally as Pajari now looks to secure his first WRC victory.

Pajari Leads After Ogier Crash in Finland

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