Sebastien Ogier said that the record victory within the tenth Monte Carlo Rally means “world” – but “has no idea” whether this will probably be his last performance on this historical event.
The stallion got here out of the dramatic last day and won 18.5 seconds over a colleague from the Toyota team, Elfyn Evans, through the famous asphalt rally, which opened the campaign of the 2025 World Cup.
The eight -time world champion once more met his slogan “Monte Master”, being a driver who was the best success within the history of the event. The first triumph of the stallion took place in 2009, when the event was a part of Intercontinental Rally Challenge.
Since then, he has tasted wins in Monte Carlo under the WRC umbrella nine times, winning in 2014-2019, 2021 and 2023. Success shared between the PEUGEOT, Volkswagen, Citroen, Ford and Toyota brands.
The touched stallion dedicated the victory to his deceased uncle, who died around this time last 12 months, while hinting that the rally in 2025 might be his last.
“I don't know where to start, what a weekend,” said the stallion. “I feel that this weekend I can have my completely satisfied star with me.
Sebastien Ogier, Vincent Landais, Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT Toyota GRE YARIS RALLY1
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“It was my uncle, which we lost a 12 months ago. I’m sure that he brought me all the pieces, and that is for him.
“A lot of moments this weekend … as I said, my happy star is there. I don't know what it means, but it's a world to me. I have no idea if it will be my last. It would be a good place for a stop. “
Although the long run of the stallion in Monte Carlo just isn’t yet established, the 41-year-old is to begin again within the partial WRC season with Toyota this 12 months.
Pressed at the top of the scene with comments on his future, he added: “I hope not, but I don't know [if this is my last Monte Carlo Rally]
“I just need to enjoy this moment on this amazing series. Of course, this season I’ll start a bit of more in WRC rallies, but I don't know what is going to occur next 12 months.
“I don't have the desire to make any plans and naturally, if I manage to take care of the identical level, it’ll be a pity. On the opposite hand, I'm closer to the top [of my career] than the start.
Elfyn Evans, Scott Martin, Toyota Gazoo Racing Wrt Toyota GR yaris rally1
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“It's hard to search out words for the time being, but in fact I couldn't be happier today. I often repeat this story, but Monte Carlo has at all times been the event that gave me a dream to grow to be a rally driver at some point.
“I watched it since I used to be a toddler, and it began in 2009, after I won my first attempt after which it really looked as if it would me that my dream got here true. But now I got here here 10 times and reached for this big trophy and I’m still as completely satisfied as in 2009.
The head of the Toyota team, Jari-Matti Latvala, described the tenth victory of the stallion in Monte Carlo as a “unique” achievement.
“This means that you have been in the best form aged 20, 30 and 40, and this is a unique achievement for the athlete to be at the highest level for such a long time,” said Latvala.
“This is also why he is the world champion, he has some special skills that others do not have.”
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