Sébastien Ogier crashed out of the lead of Rally Finland on Saturday’s penultimate stage.
Ogier took the lead on Friday’s first stage and looked in complete control of the event, closing in on what would have been a third Rally Finland win of his World Rally Championship career.
However his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 left the road near the end of SS17 Västilä 2, rolling into the trees.
A statement from the FIA read: “During SS17 ‘Västilä’ at WRC Rally Finland, the crew of car #1, Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia, were involved in a high speed incident.
“Both crew members received immediate medical attention at the scene. The driver will be airlifted by helicopter to a local hospital, while the co-driver will be transported by ambulance for further examination.”
A Toyota Gazoo Racing statement read: “Both driver and co-driver were able to get out of the car unassisted. They are both conscious and generally OK, and will be transported to hospital for further checks. The team will provide further updates in due course.”
