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THE LEADING PLAYERS ON THE BIGGEST STAGE

Sebastien Ogier was Motorsport News’s World Rally Championship man of the moment after a measured eighth title before he goes part time in 2022.

The fight in his wheeltracks was much closer as numerous talents battled to halt the Frenchman’s path to yet another crown. Here’s how his rivals stacked up in our top 10 list of 2021. But if you don’t agree with who we put where, let us know at motorsportnews.ed@ kelsey.co.uk.

1 SEBASTIEN OGIER (FRA)

Co-driver: Julien Ingrassia (FRA) Car: Toyota Yaris WRC Wins: 5 Other podiums: 2 Stage wins: 43 Championship position: 1st, 230 points

The Frenchman’s final season as a WRC full timer ended as it began with a standout victory. His debut Mexico triumph in 2008, albeit in JWRC, put him on the path to greatness and there was plenty

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