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Ogier Wins Rally Chile, Seizes WRC Lead With Maximum Points

The Toyota driver now holds a two-point edge over teammate Elfyn Evans with three rounds remaining.

Overview

  • Sebastien Ogier beat Elfyn Evans by 11 seconds after a late surge, taking 6 of the final 7 stages including the Power Stage.
  • He scored the full 35-point haul while Evans earned 24, overturning a nine-point deficit into a two-point championship lead.
  • Adrien Fourmaux finished third for Hyundai, Kalle Rovanperä placed sixth and now sits 21 points behind Ogier.
  • Ott Tänak ended outside the points following repeated mechanical issues despite restarting under Rally2 regulations.
  • The victory is Ogier’s 66th in WRC and follows his decision to contest the remaining rounds, with the Central European Rally next on October 16–19.