🇮🇹 Rally Italia Sardegna 2025 – Ogier Reigns on Rugged Roads as the Island Bites Back

Sardegna served up its signature mix of beauty and brutality this weekend—dusty gravel, scorching heat, and a course as unforgiving as it is picturesque. But in the heart of the chaos, one man danced through the dust like a maestro—Sébastien Ogier, who stormed to victory with Vincent Landais by his side, winning the rally by a slim 7.9 seconds and proving once again that experience, composure, and courage remain undefeated.

🏆 Fifth Sardegna Win. Third Victory of 2025. Back in the Title Hunt.
Yes, Ogier isn’t just collecting trophies—he’s rewriting his legacy. With this win, he now climbs to 114 championship points, leapfrogging into second place and breathing down the neck of teammate Elfyn Evans, who leads the standings at 133 points. Not far behind, Kalle Rovanperä lurks with 113, making this one of the most tightly contested seasons in years.

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🚗 Sardegna’s Wild Storyline: Speed, Smashes & Surprises

From the coastal beauty of Alghero to the brutal twists of Monte Lerno, this rally had it all:

Hyundai’s full-attack mode was on display from the start, with Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux setting fast times—until calamity struck. Fourmaux’s charge ended in heartbreak, and Neuville’s weekend was riddled with misfortune.

But the Korean team wasn’t done. Ott Tänak, the ever-resilient warrior, stepped up and pushed Ogier to the very limit, finishing just 7.9s behind. The fight was fierce, the pace relentless, and the respect between champions evident.

Meanwhile, Ford Puma’s nightmare continued. The Italian roads showed no mercy to Martin Sesks, Grégoire Munster, and Jourdan Serderidis, all falling victim to crashes that turned Sardegna into survival mode for M-Sport.

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🥉 Final Podium – Rally Italia Sardegna 2025

1. Sébastien Ogier – Toyota Gazoo Racing
2. Ott Tänak – Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT
3. Kalle Rovanperä – Toyota Gazoo Racing

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🌍 What’s Next?

The WRC championship is wide open, and strategies are starting to surface. Is Ogier mounting a serious title bid—or is Toyota tactically protecting Elfyn Evans’ lead?

And what about Adrien Fourmaux? After two back-to-back heartbreaks, the young Frenchman is due for a breakthrough. Maybe, just maybe, the gods of gravel will finally smile on him in Greece (June 26–29).

One thing is certain—this title race is far from over, and the drama is only just beginning.

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