Toyota nevertheless is on a record-chasing run of its personal, at present standing one victory in need of Citroën’s all-time report of 102. It has additionally received eight of the 9 occasions thus far within the 2025 WRC season, and at Rally Finland recorded the primary top-five lockout for any producer since Lancia managed it at Rally Portugal in 1990.
Ogier by no means thought what he and VW achieved may very well be replicated, however admits what Toyota is at present doing is simply as particular.
“I feel it begins to be many particular moments with this staff,” Ogier advised DirtFish.
“I’ve been fortunate sufficient to have many nice occasions in my profession. I assumed the Volkswagen time was unbeatable by some means and the statistics have been unimaginable, however truly what we’re reaching now with Toyota is… I don’t know, it’s arduous to match, nevertheless it’s a minimum of as spectacular.
“Being a part of this high 5 lock-up at house right here in Jyväskylä, the place the staff relies, is certainly nice and it’s a pleasant reward for each staff member right here, working arduous daily for that to occur.”