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Ogier Edges Tänak to Win Grueling Rallye Italien 2025

The veteran Toyota driver overcame a late Powerstage scare to secure a narrow 7.9-second victory on Sardinia’s scorching gravel

Sébastien Ogier flog auf Sardinien zum Sieg
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Overview

  • Sebastien Ogier claimed victory on Sardinia after 16 stages covering 320.08 kilometers, finishing 7.9 seconds ahead of Ott Tänak
  • Kalle Rovanperä completed the podium for Toyota Gazoo Racing with a 50.5-second gap to Ogier
  • Extreme heat and abrasive gravel triggered multiple punctures and crashes, ending Adrien Fourmaux’s shot at victory
  • Ogier’s lead nearly evaporated when he became stuck against a tree on the Powerstage, costing him around ten seconds
  • Elfyn Evans retained the drivers’ championship lead and Toyota extended its unbeaten start to the 2025 WRC season