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2026 World Rally Championship Finland round

Entities: Julien Ingrassia · Sebastien Ogier · Toyota Gazoo Racing · Vincent Landais · Teemu Suninen

Overview

The driver change for the 2026 Rally Finland was confirmed: champion Sébastien Ogier will be partnered with former co‑driver Julien Ingrassia, who returns after retiring from full‑time competition, replacing regular co‑driver Vincent Landais.

The event’s itinerary was later detailed. The rally runs around Jyväskylä from 30 July to 1 August, featuring ten ultra‑fast gravel stages—including Ouninpohja, Päijälä, Ruuhimäki and the Harju stage that opens and closes the three‑day program. Average speeds exceed 120 km/h, making the round a decisive battle for both drivers' and manufacturers' titles.

The entry list highlights include Finnish rookie Sami Pajari, fresh from an upset win in Estonia, and seasoned front‑runners Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux. In WRC2, Estonian Robert Virves and Finnish‑Estonian Teemu Suninen are among the title favourites.

Ahead of the start, Ogier and Ingrassia completed a test run, with Ingrassia noting that their familiar rhythm returned quickly. Their reunion will be showcased in Ogier’s Toyota Yaris on the opening day, underscoring the high‑stakes nature of the final Finnish rally of the season.

Timeline

  1. about 9 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Sebastien Ogier reunites with co‑driver Julien Ingrassia for Finland WRC rally

    Sebastien Ogier brings back former co‑driver Julien Ingrassia for the Finland WRC round after Landais steps aside, resuming their championship‑winning partnership.

  2. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Finland Rally 2026: key contenders and schedule revealed

    Finland's 2026 WRC round runs 30 July–1 August around Jyväskylä, with Sébastien Ogier, Sami Pajari and top Hyundai drivers among the key contenders.

  3. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 14 sources
    Sébastien Ogier teams with Julien Ingrassia at Finland WRC rally

    Sébastien Ogier will race the 2026 Rally Finland with co‑driver Julien Ingrassia, replacing Vincent Landais who withdrew for personal reasons; Toyota announced the change, and Ogier is 38 points behind leader E

Sources

amakalyon.com · auto-moto.com · autogear.pt · autosport.pt · cosenzapage.it · dirtfish.com · es.motorsport.com · f1mania.net · fr.motorsport.com · hameensanomat.fi · lautomobile.aci.it · motorsport.com · naine.ohtuleht.ee · ohtuleht.ee · rallit.fi · rallye-magazin.de · rallyssimo.it · revistascratch.com · russiafocus.co.kr · sport365.fr · sportal.bg · tallinncity.postimees.ee

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