World Rally Championship organisers have crimson flagged stage 17 at Rally Finland after Sebastien Ogier suffered a high-speed crash from the lead.
The reigning world champion and co-driver Julien Ingrassia had been heading in direction of the top of stage 17 when their Toyota GR Yaris Rally 1 automobile fired off the street at pace. The automobile was pitched right into a collection of rolls heading in direction of the bushes.
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Toyota has confirmed that Ogier and Ingrassia exited the automobile unassisted and are acutely aware, however shall be transported to hospital for additional checks.
“Each driver and co-driver had been in a position to get out of the automobile unassisted. They’re each acutely aware and usually OK, and shall be transported to hospital for additional checks. The staff will present additional updates sooner or later,” learn an announcement from the Toyota Gazoo Racing.
A press release from the FIA added: “Throughout SS17 ‘Västilä’ at WRC Rally Finland, the crew of automobile #1, Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia, had been concerned in a high-impact accident.
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“Each crew members obtained instant medical consideration on the scene. The motive force shall be airlifted by helicopter to a neighborhood hospital, whereas the co-driver shall be transported by ambulance for additional examination.”
Sebastien Ogier, Vincent Landais, Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
Sebastien Ogier, Vincent Landais, Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
Ogier had been main the rally by 20.9s from Toyota team-mate Sami Pajari.
Toyota deputy staff principal Juha Kankkunen has spoken to Rally.Television providing an replace on Ogier and Ingrassia after their SS17 crash.
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“We contacted them and we spoke with them, Seb was extra shocked than the rest, nothing damaged,” he stated. “They’re within the helicopter on the way in which to hospital to be checked out, which is necessary after this type of accident.
“I do not know what was making it, [if there] was something technical or something like that. He did not have to push very exhausting anyway, so one thing occurred, we are going to kind it out later.”
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