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Ogier returns to Citroën for 2019
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Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia are returning to Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT to drive a C3 WRC in the 2019 FIA World Rally Championship.
The news comes 10 years after Ogier, then the newly-crowned Junior World Rally Champion, made a stunning debut in a C4 WRC – setting fastest time on the opening stage of the 2008 Wales Rally GB.
“When we decided to join M-Sport two years ago, many considered it a risk,” said Ogier. “I considered it a challenge, and together we achieved something extraordinary. Malcolm and his team have such a passion for rallying, and I would like to thank each and every one of them for what has been an incredible two years together.
"I'm really enthusiastic about the prospect of taking on this new challenge with Citroën. In fact, I can't wait, especially as I haven't forgotten that this is the team that first gave me the opportunity to compete in the world championship. There were various factors that influenced my decision. I really like the idea of working again with people with whom things went pretty well a few years back and I'm also excited by the chance to try and pull off the challenge of becoming world champion with a third different manufacturer. And although I'm not taking anything for granted, I am convinced that the car has definite potential and I have great faith in the people at Satory."
“I would like to thank Sébastien and Julien for everything they have done for the team over the past two years,” said Malcolm Wilson. “Their professionalism, attention to detail, determination and outright speed is something to be admired and we’re all very sorry to see them go.
“I am immensely proud of everything we achieved together, and their time with the team is something that I think everyone will remember for a long time to come.
“We wish them well with the next and final chapter of their careers, but there are still three events left to contest this year and the whole team will continue to give one hundred and ten percent in the defence of our championship titles."
Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia wear Stilo WRC DES Zero 8860 helmets.
