Eight-time world rally champion Sebastien Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais have withdrawn from Orlen 80th Rally Poland this weekend following a road accident while recce’ing the route.
Toyota’s statement said:
“Sebastien Ogier and Vincent Landais have been taken to hospital for checks following a road traffic collision during reconnaissance for 80 ORLEN Rally Poland, round seven of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship,” the statement read.
“The incident took place while Ogier and Landais, who compete for Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT in the WRC, were preparing their pacenotes for the Goldap special stage, which forms SS10 and SS14 of the rally this Saturday. Ogier and Landais were driving a road car as is the standard practice for rally reconnaissance.
“The driver of the other vehicle involved, a member of the public, was also taken to hospital for medical checks.”
