Toyota’s Sébastien Ogier mastered torrential rain to lead Rally Finland as changeable weather shook up the order at the end of an eventful Friday.
The reigning world champion, partnered by stand-in co-driver Julien Ingrassia, emerged from the treacherous conditions with a 16.3-second lead over championship leader Elfyn Evans.
“It’s been a very good day,” said Ogier. “It was very tricky this afternoon and probably not so enjoyable for anybody, but it’s good that we managed to come out of it.”
In their first start together since 2021, Ogier and Ingrassia quickly rediscovered their rhythm. They won three of the fou
