Rallying-Lappi to step up in 2022 as Ogier steps back“I’m looking forward to having more time with my family after this year, but at the same time I’m very happy to remain with Toyota…and having the chance to compete in some rallies next year,” said Ogier in a team statement on Thursday. Rallying-Lappi to step up in 2022 as Ogier steps backWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Ogier, 37, is ending his full-time world rally championship career at the end of 2021, a season that looks likely to bring him an eighth title in nine years, when co-driver Julien Ingrassia will retire. Seven times world champion Sebastien Ogier will continue to race for Toyota in selected rallies next year, with Finland’s Esapekka Lappi stepping up for those rounds the Frenchman misses. “I believe he is the perfect driver to share the seat with Seb, to help us in the championship but also be there to fight for victories himself,” said Toyota team principal Jari-Matti Latvala.

Source: National Post October 07, 2021 09:22 UTC