Sébastien Ogier
Sébastien Ogier | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sébastien Eugène Emile Ogier December 17, 1983 France |
| Occupation | Professional rally driver |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Eight World Rally Drivers' Championships, six consecutive titles from 2013 to 2018, competing in World Rally Championship |
Sébastien Eugène Emile Ogier (; born 17 December 1983) is a French professional rally driver currently competing with the Toyota Gazoo Racing Team in the World Rally Championship (WRC), alongside co-driver Vincent Landais. He has claimed eight World Rally Drivers' Championships, including an unprecedented streak of six consecutive titles from 2013 through 2018, followed by additional championships in 2020 and 2021. This record places him as the second most decorated driver in WRC history, behind only Sébastien Loeb. Ogier holds multiple records such as the highest total championship points, the widest margin over a runner-up, the greatest number of stage victories, and most points accrued in a single season. Notably, he is one of just two drivers to have secured the World Championship driving for three distinct manufacturers.
Ogier launched his rallying journey in France in 2005 and quickly progressed by winning the Peugeot 206 Cup in 2006. He captured the Junior World Rally Championship crown in 2008 piloting a Citroën C2. His initial appearance in the WRC came during the 2008 Rally Mexico, where he finished eighth and scored championship points. Later that year, he made his first appearance behind the wheel of a World Rally Car—a Citroën C4—at Rally GB. In 2009, Ogier earned a full-time position with the Citroën Junior Team and achieved his first podium finish at the Acropolis Rally. During the 2010 season, competing selectively for Citroën’s factory squad, he celebrated his inaugural WRC victory at Rally de Portugal.
In 2011, Ogier secured a full factory drive with Citroën before transferring to Volkswagen in 2012, initially racing a Škoda Fabia S2000. He debuted the Volkswagen Polo R WRC in 2013 and clinched his first drivers’ championship by winning nine out of thirteen events. He then secured three more consecutive titles from 2014 to 2016. Driving a Ford Fiesta WRC, he added two further championships in 2017 and 2018. After finishing third with Citroën in 2019, Ogier joined Toyota Gazoo Racing for the 2020 campaign and promptly won back-to-back titles in 2020 and 2021 behind the wheel of a Toyota Yaris WRC. Since 2022, he has participated selectively with Toyota.
Outside of rallying, Ogier has competed in events such as the International Rally Championship and Porsche Supercup. In 2017, he undertook testing of a Red Bull Racing RB7 Formula One car. His other ventures include participation in the Race of Champions (2011), racing a Ferrari F430 Scuderia in the French GT Championship (2011), and entering three rounds of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship—including the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans—representing Richard Mille Racing Team.
Initial stages (2005–2007)
Ogier’s rally career commenced in 2005 when he won the French Federation's Rallye Jeunes competition, which earned him entry into the Peugeot 206 Cup for the following year. Alongside co-driver Julien Ingrassia, he achieved a podium finish at Terre des Cardabelles, placed sixth overall in the series, and was honored with the Best Rookie title.
In 2007, Ogier dominated the Peugeot 206 Cup by securing four wins at Diois, Langres, Causses, and Touquet rallies, complemented by two second-place finishes at Alsace-Vosges and Limousin events. He also triumphed at the Rallye Hivernal des Hautes-Alpes and finished third in his debut regional rally appearance at Rallye du Quercy. That same year, he was awarded the Espoir Echappement de l’année, joining an esteemed list of recipients including Didier Auriol, François Delecour, and Sébastien Loeb.
JWRC Title Achievement
In 2008, Ogier participated full-time in the Junior World Rally Championship (JWRC), piloting a Super 1600-spec Citroën C2 for the Equipe de France FFSA.
He made his WRC debut at Rally Mexico, where he won the JWRC category and became the first competitor in this class to earn a World Rally Championship point by finishing eighth overall. After overcoming mechanical setbacks, he secured another JWRC victory in Jordan. Although forced to retire at Rally Sardinia due to a broken steering rod, he re-entered under SupeRally regulations and completed the event in fifth place. Ogier also claimed wins in Germany and dominated at Catalunya before an off-road mishap. He clinched the Junior World Rally Championship title by placing second at his home rally, the Tour de Corse.
Debut WRC Rally and First Stage Victory
Following his success in the JWRC, Ogier received his inaugural World Rally Car opportunity driving a Citroën C4 at Rally GB. He surprised many by winning the first stage on icy conditions and taking an early lead. Benefiting from advantageous road positioning, he maintained his lead until stage five but lost time due to mechanical issues and eventually retired after crashing while running eighth on the second day.
2009: Full WRC Debut Season with First Podium and Monte Carlo IRC Triumph
Ogier started 2009 with a one-off entry in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, capturing victory at the Monte Carlo Rally behind the wheel of a Kronos-run Peugeot 207 S2000. For the WRC season that year, he joined Citroën’s satellite outfit initially for six rounds, with continuation contingent on results. Despite some mistakes, his performances earned him a full-season contract.
At the Acropolis Rally, Ogier achieved his first WRC podium by finishing second, trailing only Ford’s Mikko Hirvonen.
2010: Second Full WRC Campaign and Maiden Victory
Ogier began 2010 again contesting Monte Carlo in a Peugeot 207 S2000 but was forced to retire due to alternator failure despite strong stage performances. His official WRC season commenced in Sweden with Citroën Junior Team alongside new teammate and 2007 Formula One World Champion Kimi Räikkönen. He finished fifth in Sweden and earned a second podium in Mexico after a close fight with Petter Solberg. In Jordan, despite an early lead, team orders resulted in time penalties that dropped him to sixth. Leading Turkey before suffering a puncture relegated him to fourth place. In New Zealand, he narrowly missed claiming victory by 2.4 seconds after spinning close to the finish line.
Ogier secured his first WRC win at Rally de Portugal by holding off Sébastien Loeb by eight seconds. He also claimed victory at Italy’s Rally della Lanterna to gain valuable asphalt experience.
Strong results and team dynamics led Citroën to promote Ogier to their factory squad for the last three gravel rallies of the season, replacing Dani Sordo in the junior team. This decision paid dividends as Ogier finished second in Finland ahead of Loeb and earned a second WRC win in Japan following a tight battle with Petter Solberg.
He concluded the season fourth overall with 43 points behind teammate Loeb and three events remaining; however, his performance waned late in the year as he scored only nine points across those final rallies, dropping two places behind Jari-Matti Latvala and Petter Solberg.
2011: Citroën Factory Driver
In 2011, Ogier made significant progress by securing a full-season position with Citroën's official team, stepping in for Dani Sordo. Fans expected a fierce championship battle as he was assured equal status alongside Sébastien Loeb.
Although the DS3 WRC did not make its anticipated debut in Sweden, Ogier finished fourth, surpassing Loeb who came sixth, and became the inaugural driver to claim victory in a Power Stage. Their rivalry intensified during the Mexican rally, where Ogier initially led before veering off the course. He then captured back-to-back wins in Portugal and Jordan, setting a record for the narrowest winning margin by just two-tenths of a second. After placing fourth in Sardinia, he nearly secured victory in Argentina but rolled on the final stage, settling for third behind Loeb and Mikko Hirvonen.
Ogier triumphed at the Acropolis Rally, though friction with Loeb escalated. Utilizing a traditional WRC tactic, Ogier deliberately reduced his pace on Saturday to compel Loeb to open the road on Sunday, leveraging team data unavailable to Loeb due to technical difficulties. This approach stirred controversy as Loeb resisted taking on road-cleaning duties on gravel stages. While Loeb bounced back in Finland, Ogier ended third after suffering a puncture.
The rivalry reached its height at Rallye Deutschland where Loeb renewed his Citroën contract through 2013 amid widespread media coverage. With both drivers separated by only seven seconds and comfortably ahead of competitors, team orders were introduced. Ogier openly rejected being sacrificed early and expressed his displeasure publicly. Ultimately, Ogier secured victory after Loeb experienced a puncture.
In Australia, despite Loeb’s off-road exit, Ogier made mistakes and was instructed by the team to reduce his pace late in the rally to allow Loeb to gain championship points; he accepted a voluntary penalty and stopped for around ten minutes. Mikko Hirvonen won the event, emerging as a strong title contender alongside Loeb. Ogier then achieved a decisive win at Rallye de France Alsace after Loeb retired due to mechanical issues, fending off challenges from Dani Sordo and Petter Solberg. This result brought him within three points of co-leaders Loeb and Hirvonen.
With two events remaining, the championship remained open; however, Loeb ultimately secured the title. Ogier finished third overall with five victories—matching Loeb’s tally—and recorded four fastest Power Stage times, the highest count that season. Due to deteriorating relations with Citroën management, Ogier was released on 16 November and replaced by Mikko Hirvonen.
2012
On 23 November 2011, Volkswagen announced a three-year agreement with Sébastien Ogier and his co-driver Julien Ingrassia to spearhead their WRC program beginning in 2013. Throughout 2012, they competed using a Škoda Fabia S2000 while simultaneously developing the Volkswagen Polo R WRC for its full WRC season debut the following year.
Ogier kicked off the 2012 campaign at Rallye Monte-Carlo, posting competitive stage times despite piloting the less powerful S2000 vehicle but ultimately crashed while running sixth. He earned Volkswagen Motorsport’s first championship points by finishing eighth at Rally Mexico. Although road-clearing duties in Sweden and Mexico hindered his results, from Rally Portugal onward he consistently scored points and challenged top WRC drivers, achieving a best placement of fifth in Sardinia—the highest finish recorded by an S2000 car that season.
2013
While competing throughout 2012, Ogier simultaneously spearheaded an extensive development initiative for the Polo R WRC, which debuted late that year and was ready to compete at the 2013 Rallye Monte Carlo. Despite its recent introduction and challenging conditions, Ogier secured a second-place finish, highlighting the promising capabilities of Volkswagen’s new rally vehicle.
During the 2013 campaign, Ogier became only the second non-Nordic driver to triumph at Rally Sweden since 1950, marking the Polo R WRC’s inaugural victory. He asserted dominance in Mexico and Portugal by capturing numerous stage wins and accumulating Power Stage points, firmly establishing himself as the early championship frontrunner.
Mechanical difficulties presented obstacles in Argentina and Greece, yet Ogier managed to salvage critical points. He returned to commanding form with victories in Italy—where he led every stage—and Finland, where he set a new benchmark on the famed Ouninpohja stage despite his co-driver sustaining an injury.
A suspension malfunction in Germany thwarted his chance to clinch the title there, though he managed to recover enough to gather Power Stage points. In Australia, Ogier won 19 out of 22 stages but narrowly lost the championship by a single point.
Ogier ultimately secured the 2013 World Rally Championship during the Power Stage of Rally France as his rivals were mathematically unable to surpass him. He concluded the season with wins in France, Spain, and Wales, achieving nine victories, eleven podium finishes, 111 special stage wins (accounting for 46.8% of all stages), seven Power Stage triumphs totaling 28 points, and setting a record with 290 championship points.
2014
Sébastien Ogier’s triumph at Rallye Monte-Carlo reaffirmed his status as a leading contender in the 2014 WRC season. Unlike his 2009 victory at this event, this edition was part of the official World Rally Championship calendar, enhancing its significance for the reigning champion. Despite an initial setback caused by an unfavorable tyre selection on day one, Ogier climbed through the rankings to capture first place; notably, the rally commenced in his hometown of Gap.
At Rally Sweden, after leading early on, Ogier encountered a snowbank that dropped him to twentieth position before he recovered to finish sixth overall. He bounced back emphatically in Rally Mexico by seizing an early lead and winning by a wide margin—including securing maximum points in the Power Stage—thus reclaiming championship leadership from teammate Latvala.
Ogier further extended his advantage at Rally Portugal by winning both the overall event and the Power Stage while Latvala was forced to retire. This marked Ogier’s fourth victory at Portugal, drawing him nearer to Markku Alen’s record of five wins there. In Argentina’s demanding conditions, he placed second but added another Power Stage win to his tally. He returned to top form with a win in Italy despite having to open the road on slippery surfaces. In Poland, Ogier claimed both rally and Power Stage victories, increasing his championship lead to 50 points.
At Finland’s event, Ogier finished runner-up but once again took the Power Stage win. His championship advantage held steady after Rally Germany where both he and Latvala retired. Volkswagen clinched the Manufacturers' Championship in Australia as Ogier returned to victory. A gearbox sensor issue at Rally France delayed his title confirmation, although he still earned valuable Power Stage points. Ultimately, Ogier secured his second consecutive drivers’ crown by winning in Catalonia alongside co-driver Julien Ingrassia—becoming only the eighth driver to win two titles and just the fourth to do so back-to-back. Ingrassia distinguished himself as the only French co-driver with two championship titles. Ogier ended this campaign with eight wins, ten podium finishes, 94 stage victories, and a comfortable 49-point margin over his closest rival.
Volkswagen extended contracts with Sébastien Ogier and its other driver lineups to maintain their competitive presence moving forward.
2015
During the 2015 season, Sébastien Ogier remained with Volkswagen Motorsport alongside co-driver Julien Ingrassia. They opened the year by triumphing at the Rallye Monte-Carlo, where the newly introduced Polo R WRC demonstrated immediate competitiveness despite a brief comeback by Sébastien Loeb.
Ogier secured victories in Sweden by clinching the final stage following an error from Andreas Mikkelsen, and again in Mexico. These wins marked his fifth consecutive triumph since the 2014 Rally Catalunya and his third straight victory in Mexico.
Although mechanical problems forced Ogier to retire in Rally Argentina, he still managed to collect Power Stage points. In Portugal, he earned another Power Stage win while finishing second overall, overcoming a puncture and applying pressure on the leader to maintain his championship advantage.
He returned to winning ways in Italy by outperforming Hayden Paddon during the closing stages and adding a Power Stage victory. This combination of rally and Power Stage wins was repeated in Poland. In Finland, Ogier finished runner-up but claimed his seventh consecutive Power Stage win, extending his lead in the championship to 89 points. Volkswagen achieved a dominant 1–2–3 finish in Germany, and Ogier secured his third world title with a commanding win in Australia, ensuring both the driver’s and manufacturer’s championships.
Rally France presented challenges with a gearbox failure and a penalty that dropped him to 55th place; nevertheless, Ogier fought back to finish 12th, winning several stages including the Power Stage. In Spain, he was leading late into the event but retired after hitting a guardrail; both he and Ingrassia escaped injury. The season concluded with a rain-soaked Wales Rally GB victory dedicated to the victims of the November Paris attacks.
2016
Continuing his partnership with Volkswagen Motorsport and Julien Ingrassia, Ogier started 2016 by securing his third consecutive win at Rally Monte-Carlo. He followed this with another victory at Rally Sweden despite shortened stages. In Mexico, he finished second behind teammate Latvala but claimed his third straight Power Stage win. Leading the championship, Ogier encountered penalties during rallies in Argentina (finishing second), Portugal, and Italy (third place). Rally Poland proved difficult, resulting in a sixth-place finish, while an error in Finland cost him points entirely.
Ogier rebounded with a victory on home ground for Volkswagen in Germany, skillfully managing mixed tarmac conditions for back-to-back wins. He dominated Corsica from start to finish and added wins in Spain and Wales Rally GB, securing his fourth world championship title and contributing significantly to Volkswagen's fourth consecutive Manufacturers' Championship.
Shortly after these successes, Volkswagen announced its exit from the WRC.
M-Sport Ford (2017–2018)
On 12 December 2016, Ogier confirmed he would compete with M-Sport Ford behind the wheel of the new Ford Fiesta WRC for the 2017 season.
At Monte-Carlo, the opening round, Ogier delivered M-Sport Ford its first victory since the 2012 Wales Rally GB. This marked his 39th career win and fifth Monte-Carlo triumph achieved with three different manufacturers.
The season brought mixed results: two wins accompanied by fewer stage victories but consistent podium finishes—nine after Wales Rally GB—helped maintain steady points accumulation. His second victory came in Portugal, equaling Markku Alén’s record of five wins at that event and reaching 40 career wins overall. Consistency throughout the year earned Ogier his fifth consecutive drivers’ title at Wales Rally GB while M-Sport Ford secured the manufacturers’ crown.
The 2018 campaign began strongly with a Monte Carlo win that put Ogier atop the championship standings; however, a disappointing tenth place in Sweden allowed Thierry Neuville to seize the lead. Ogier added two more victories but retired in Portugal, relinquishing further advantage to Neuville.
Challenging mixed conditions during the latter half of the season tested all contenders, especially at Turkey. Ogier’s decisive win in Wales revitalized his title challenge. Despite Ott Tänak’s streak of three consecutive wins, Ogier capitalized on rivals’ mistakes during a muddy Australia rally to claim his sixth WRC Drivers Championship. Both Ogier and Ingrassia successfully defended their titles for an unprecedented sixth consecutive year.
2019
On 28 September 2018, Ogier and Ingrassia made their comeback to the Citroën World Rally Team for the 2019 campaign, returning after a seven-year hiatus. Ogier achieved his sixth straight Monte Carlo triumph, which also represented Citroën’s milestone 100th victory in world rallying. Despite retiring early in Sweden, he bounced back with a win in Mexico and secured podium finishes in the following three events.
Although Ogier claimed another victory in Turkey, he voiced ongoing dissatisfaction with his vehicle throughout the year. During the Spanish rally, after leading initially, his C3 WRC encountered hydraulic problems, causing him to finish eighth. With Ott Tänak ultimately winning the championship, Ogier’s chances for the title were extinguished.
On 30 November 2019, Ogier declared his intention to leave Citroën for Toyota despite having one year remaining on his contract. He attributed this decision to sluggish car development, underwhelming performance, and ineffective team communication. Shortly after his announcement, Citroën withdrew from the WRC.
2020
Amid speculation about retirement, Ogier signed with Toyota for the 2020 season, including an option to continue into 2021. He finished runner-up at Monte Carlo and earned four additional podiums during a truncated seven-event championship. His teammate Elfyn Evans led much of the season but crashed near the finale at Monza; Evans then advised Ogier to reduce speed at that same corner, helping avoid a similar mishap. At this event, Ogier and co-driver Ingrassia clinched their seventh world championship titles. Former teammate Jari-Matti Latvala was appointed as Toyota Team Principal for 2021.
2021
In 2021, Ogier exercised his contract extension option but announced plans to retire after the season concluded. Starting as the six-time reigning Monte Carlo Rally champion, he secured his seventh Monte Carlo victory, marking his 50th career win. However, he faced challenges during the snowy Arctic Rally Finland, including a crash that cost him nearly ten minutes. Ogier recovered by winning rallies in Croatia, Italy, Kenya, and Monza and achieving podiums in Portugal and Greece. Ultimately, he secured his eighth World Rally Championship title ahead of teammate Elfyn Evans.
2022
Although initially intending to retire following 2021, Ogier chose to compete selectively in the 2022 World Rally Championship season. He teamed up with new co-driver Benjamin Veillas, replacing longtime partner Julien Ingrassia who had retired.
The start of the Rally1 hybrid era was promising for Ogier. At the 2022 Monte Carlo Rally, he engaged in a close battle with Sebastien Loeb but ended second due to a late puncture. In Portugal, punctures and off-road excursions resulted in a disappointing 50th place finish. During the Safari Rally, despite dropping back due to a puncture, Ogier helped Toyota secure its first-ever clean sweep of positions one through four by finishing fourth overall. He then placed second at Rally New Zealand behind champion Kalle Rovanperä.
Ogier took victory at the 2022 Rally Catalunya, marking Veillas’s maiden win as co-driver. For Rally Japan, he switched to co-driver Vincent Landais, overcoming another puncture to finish fourth.
Ogier wrapped up the 2022 season sixth in the standings with a total of 97 points.
2023
In 2023, Ogier opted to participate in a limited number of rallies, with Vincent Landais maintaining his role as co-driver. His season opener was the 2023 Monte Carlo Rally, where he led throughout the competition, achieving his ninth victory at this event and setting the record as its most triumphant driver. He also triumphed at the 2023 Rally Mexico, taking the lead from stage SS11 following an incident involving competitor Esapekka Lappi.
Championships
| Year | Championship | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Winner of French 206 Cup | Peugeot 206 |
| 2008 | Junior World Rally Champion | Citroën C2 S1600 |
| 2013 | World Rally Champion | Volkswagen Polo R WRC |
| 2014 | World Rally Champion | Volkswagen Polo R WRC |
| 2015 | World Rally Champion | Volkswagen Polo R WRC |
| 2016 | World Rally Champion | Volkswagen Polo R WRC |
| 2017 | World Rally Champion | Ford Fiesta WRC |
| 2018 | World Rally Champion | Ford Fiesta WRC |
| 2020 | World Rally Champion | Toyota Yaris WRC |
| 2021 | World Rally Champion | Toyota Yaris WRC |
World Rally Championship wins
| Total World Rally Championship victories (64) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Event | Year | Co-driver | Vehicle |
| 1 | Template:Country data PRTTemplate:Namespace detect showall 44º Vodafone Rally de Portugal | 2010 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Julien Ingrassia | Citroën C4 WRC |
| 2 | Template:Country data JPNTemplate:Namespace detect showall 6th Rally Japan | 2010 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Julien Ingrassia | Citroën C4 WRC |
| 3 | Template:Country data PRTTemplate:Namespace detect showall 45º Vodafone Rally de Portugal | 2011 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Julien Ingrassia | Citroën DS3 WRC |
(Further victories continue in the same format, detailing event name, year, co-driver, and car up to win number 64.)
Wins by rally event
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- 7 wins:
- 5 wins:
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- 1 win:
* Sébastien Ogier holds the record for the most victories at Rallye Monte-Carlo with a total of ten wins, including one in the IRC and nine in the WRC.
Junior World Rally Championship wins
| # | Year | Event | Location | Co-driver | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Template:Country data MEXTemplate:Namespace detect showall 22nd Rally Mexico | Mexico | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Julien Ingrassia | Citroën C2 S1600 |
| 2 | 2008 | Template:Country data JORTemplate:Namespace detect showall 26th Jordan Rally | Jordan | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Julien Ingrassia | Citroën C2 S1600 |
| 3 | 2008 | Germany 27th Rally Germany | Germany | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Julien Ingrassia | Citroën C2 S1600 |
IRC Achievements
| # | Event | Season | Co-driver | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Template:Country data MCOTemplate:Namespace detect showall 77th Rallye Monte-Carlo | 2009 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Julien Ingrassia | Peugeot 207 S2000 |
Additional Victories
| # | Season | Rally | Nation | Co-driver | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 | 26th Rallye della Lanterna | Italy | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Julien Ingrassia | Citroën C4 WRC |
| 2 | 2011 | 26th Rallye National Vosgien | France | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Julien Ingrassia | Citroën DS3 WRC |
World Rally Championship Records
- Greatest points lead over teammate as champion: 128 points ahead of Jari-Matti Latvala in the 2013 World Rally Championship
- Largest margin in overall championship points: 114 points above Thierry Neuville in 2013 (290 versus 176 points)
- Closest victory margin: 0.2 seconds ahead of Jari-Matti Latvala at the 2011 Rally Jordan
- Tightest runner-up difference: 0.2 seconds behind Ott Tänak at the 2024 Rally Sardegna
- Highest number of wins at major rallies: 10 at Rallye Monte-Carlo, and 7 each at Rally Mexico and Rally Portugal
- Holds joint record for victories at Wales Rally GB (5) and Rally Italia Sardegna (4)
- Number of manufacturers with Monte-Carlo triumphs: 5 (Peugeot, Volkswagen, Ford, Citroën, Toyota)
- Peak stage wins ratio in a single season: 46.25% (111 out of 240 stages)
- Greatest proportion of stages led during a season: 62.92% (151 out of 240 stages)
- Highest points tally in one season: 290 (2013)
- All-time leading drivers' championship points scorer: 3121 (since 2008)
- Power Stage victories: 47, including a record 9 during the 2015 season
- Best Power Stage win percentage in a season: 69.23% in 2015 (9 wins from 13 rallies)
Career Overview
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| Season | Series | Team | Events | Wins | Poles | Fastest Laps | Podiums | Points | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | World Rally Championship | Equipe de France FFSA | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21st |
| Sébastien Ogier | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Junior World Rally Championship | Equipe de France FFSA | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 1st | |
| 2009 | 2009 World Rally Championship | Citroën Junior Team | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 8th |
| 2009 Intercontinental Rally Challenge | BF Goodrich Drivers Team | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 8th | |
| 2010 | 2010 World Rally Championship | Citroën Junior Team | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 167 | 4th |
| Citroën World Rally Team | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||
| 2011 | align=left 2011 World Rally Championship | align=left Citroën World Rally Team | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 196 | 3rd |
| 2012 | align=left 2012 World Rally Championship | align=left Volkswagen Motorsport | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 10th |
| align=left Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup | align=left Volkswagen Motorsport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | |
| 2013 | align=left 2013 World Rally Championship | align=left Volkswagen Motorsport | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 290 | 1st |
| align=left 2013 Porsche Supercup | align=left Porsche AG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC† | |
| rowspan=3 2014 | align=left 2014 World Rally Championship | align=left Volkswagen Motorsport | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 267 | style="background:#FFFFBF;" 1st |
| align=left 2014 ADAC GT Masters | align=left Prosperia C. Abt Racing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0
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| Year | Team | Vehicle | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Championship Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:WRC | FFSA Equipe de France FFSA | Citroën C2 S1600 | MON | SWE | MEX 8 |
ARG | JOR 11 |
ITA 22 |
GRC | TUR | GER 19 |
NZL | ESP Ret |
FRA 20 |
JPN | 21st | 1 | ||
| Sébastien Ogier | Citroën C2 R2 | FIN 35 |
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| FFSA Equipe de France FFSA | Citroën C4 WRC | GBR 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Template:WRC | Citroën Junior Team | Citroën C4 WRC | IRE 6 |
NOR 10 |
CYP Ret |
POR 17 |
ARG 7 |
ITA Ret |
GRE 2 |
POL "Ret" | |||||||||
| Year | Team | Vehicle | Championship Position | Points |
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Full J-WRC Results
| Year | Team | Vehicle | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | JWRC Standing | Points Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FFSA Equipe de France FFSA | Citroën C2 S1600 | MEX 1 |
JOR 1 |
ITA 5 |
FIN | GER 1 |
ESP Ret |
FRA 2 |
1st | 42 |
WRC summary
| Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT | 12 | 5 | 7 | 43 | 0 | 230 | !style="background:#FFFFBF;" 1st || Season | Team | Starts | Wins | Podium finishes | Stage victories | DNF | Points | Overall standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Privateer | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21st |
| 2009 | Citroën Junior Team | 12 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 24 | 8th |
| 2010 | Citroën Junior Team | 10 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 124 | 4th |
| Citroën Total WRT | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 43 | ||
| 2011 | Citroën Total WRT | 13 | 5 | 7 | 56 | 2 | 196 | 3rd |
| 2012 | Volkswagen Motorsport | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 10th |
| 2013 | Volkswagen Motorsport | 13 | 9 | 11 | 110 | 0 | 290 | 1st |
| 2014 | Volkswagen Motorsport | 13 | 8 | 10 | 94 | 1 | 267 | 1st |
| 2015 | Volkswagen Motorsport | 13 | 8 | 10 | 95 | 1 | 263 | 1st |
| 2016 | Volkswagen Motorsport | 13 | 6 | 11 | 72 | 0 | 268 | 1st |
| 2017 | M-Sport World Rally Team | 13 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 1 | 232 | 1st |
| 2018 | M-Sport World Rally Team | 13 | 4 | 6 | 38 | 1 | 219 | 1st |
| 2019 | Citroën World Rally Team | 13 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 0 | 217 | 3rd |
2020
| Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT | 7 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 122 | !style="background:#FFFFBF;" 1st | | ||||||||
2022 |
Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT | 6 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 97 | 6th | | |||||||
2023 |
Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT | 8 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 133 | 5th | | |||||||
2024 |
Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT | 10 | 3 | 7 | 52 | 1 | 191 | 4th | | |||||||
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Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT | 6 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 0 | 163* | |
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| Career total | 198 | 64 | 111 | 773 | 16 | 3121 | ||
IRC results
| Year | Team | Vehicle | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Championship Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | BF Goodrich Drivers Team | Peugeot 207 S2000 | MON 1st |
BRA | KEN | POR | BEL | RUS | POR | CZE | ESP | ITA | SCO | 8th place | 10 points | |
| 2010 | Sébastien Ogier | Peugeot 207 S2000 | MON Retired |
BRA | ARG | CAN | ITA Retired |
BEL | AZO | MAD | CZE | ITA | SCO | CYP | Not classified | 0 points |
Porsche Supercup results
| Year | Team Name | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Championship Position | Points Accumulated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Porsche AG | ESP | MON 13th |
GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | ABU | Not Classified† | 0† |
| Year | Team Name | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Championship Position | Points Accumulated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Team Project 1 | Circuit de Catalunya | Circuit de Monaco | Red Bull Ring Retired |
Silverstone Circuit | Nürburgring | Hungaroring | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Autodromo Nazionale Monza | Circuit of the Americas | Circuit of the Americas | Not Classified† | 0† |
† Ogier participated as a guest competitor and was therefore not eligible to earn points.
Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results
(key) (bold indicates pole position; italics denotes fastest lap)
| Year | Team Entry | Category | Car Model | Engine Type | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5 | Round 6 | Final Standing | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship | Richard Mille Racing Team | LMP2 Class | Oreca 07 | Gibson GK428 V8 Engine | 2022 1000 Miles of Sebring 12th |
2022 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps 8th |
2022 24 Hours of Le Mans 6th |
2022 6 Hours of Monza | 2022 6 Hours of Fuji | 2022 8 Hours of Bahrain | 16th place overall | 20 points total |
Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results
| Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Vehicle | Category | Laps Completed | Pos. | Class Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Richard Mille Racing Team | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Charles Milesi Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Lilou Wadoux |
Oreca 07-Gibson | LMP2 | 366 | 13th | 9th |
Formula One
In July 2017, he conducted a test session driving a Red Bull Racing RB7 at Austria's Red Bull Ring circuit.
Race of Champions
- 2011: Secured the Champion of Champions title by defeating eight-time 24 Heures du Mans victor Tom Kristensen in the final held at Düsseldorf’s Esprit Arena, becoming the fourth French driver to earn this distinction.
- 2012: Progressed to the Nations' Cup final alongside Romain Grosjean and advanced to the individual quarter-final stage.
Additional appearances
- 29–30 October 2011: Took part in the French GT Championship finale at Paul Ricard, piloting a Ferrari F430 Scuderia for Sport Garage with teammate Lionel Comole. Also competed in the F4 French Championship season finale with Auto Sport Academy to further hone his single-seater expertise.
- 16 July 2011: Participated in Moscow City Racing’s "Race of Stars," driving a Citroën near the Kremlin.
- 11 December 2011: Achieved 9th place in the ERDF Master-Kart event at Paris-Bercy, competing against a wide range of motorsport athletes.
- 24–26 May 2013: Entered the Monaco round of Porsche Supercup, qualifying 14th and finishing 13th out of 26 competitors.
- 23–25 May 2014: Competed in ADAC GT Masters at Lausitzring with Prosperia C. Abt Racing’s Audi R8 LMS Ultra alongside Markus Winkelhock, securing 13th and 8th place finishes in two races.
- 20–22 June 2014: Returned to Porsche Supercup at Red Bull Ring driving a Porsche 911 GT3 for Deutsche Post Project 1.
- 21–23 September 2018: Participated in the DTM event at Red Bull Ring driving a Mercedes-AMG C63, finishing 12th and 17th after an August testing session.
Personal background
Ogier is married to German TV presenter Andrea Kaiser. Their son Tim was born on 13 June 2016.
Since 2014, Sébastien Ogier has served as a patron for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in France, aiding children facing serious health challenges. In 2021, he contributed €10,000 from his earnings at the 2021 Safari Rally to two charitable organizations: Kenya’s Nakuru Children's Project, which focuses on educational support, and the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, dedicated to wildlife conservation in Kenya.