Sebastien Ogier claims victory at the 2026 Acropolis Rally in Greece
Sebastien Ogier secured the win at the 2026 Acropolis Rally Greece, held from 25‑28 June, after a tight duel with Thierry Neuville. The rally featured a relocated headquarters from Lamia to Loutraki, night ferry transfers for crews, and demanding special stages such as Bauxites and Mt. Parnassos.
Neuville led early but Ogier stayed within ten seconds and ultimately finished second, while Jon Armstrong claimed third for Ford. Oliver Solberg and Mārtiņš Sesks suffered punctures that hurt their chances. In the overall WRC standings, Elfyn Evans slipped to seventh after a mishap, letting rivals close the gap, and Takamoto Katsuta moved up to third.
The event also highlighted M‑Sport’s strong showing with Josh McErlean fourth and a rare podium for a Ford Puma. The rally’s challenging conditions and logistical changes added drama to the championship battle.