Toyota Confirm Ogier Withdrawal

OGIER TO MISS RALLY POLAND

Toyota Gazoo Racing have released an update on Sebastien Ogier & Co-Driver Vincent Landais after this mornings accident during the Recce of Rally Poland.

Although the team have confirmed no serious injuries to anyone involved they have confirmed Ogier will not take part in this weeks event.

Toyota Gazoo Racing:

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRT crew Sébastien Ogier and Vincent Landais were taken to hospital for checks following a road traffic collision during reconnaissance for Rally Poland on Tuesday morning. Two occupants of the other vehicle involved, members of the public, were also taken to hospital for medical checks.

The incident took place while Ogier and Landais were preparing 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. All recce cars have GPS tracking, which shows the speeds were within the limits set.

All involved have underdone scans which showed no serious injuries. While Landais has been discharged, Ogier will remain under medical observation overnight and will not be able to participate in the event.

The safety and wellbeing of all involved remains the upmost priority of the team. Alongside this, the team is considering its options regarding any replacement and will provide an update in due course.

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