This past season, Ogier was expected to contest around half of the WRC rounds but ended up missing only three. At the end of the year, Toyota’s French star was crowned world champion for the ninth time in his career.
For 2026, Ogier plans to enter at least eight WRC events. He remains an incredibly valuable driver for Toyota, as he is capable of delivering top points in virtually every rally he starts.
Ogier has been clear that he will continue in the WRC for as long as he enjoys it and remains competitive. But eventually the moment will come when the rally legend steps away from special stages altogether.
What happens then? One potential path is the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, which he contested in 2022.
“Le Mans is really a great race with a very special atmosphere. And driving these cars with so much aero on a circuit like that is really fun – especially in traffic where there is plenty of action,” Ogier told France’s L’Equipe.
Ogier attempted to make a breakthrough on the circuit in the World Endurance Championship in 2022, though without major results. It is entirely possible, however, that he could return to the track after his rally career.
“After having been selfish throughout my rally career, this idea of sharing the wheel within a crew is interesting, because it can bring different emotions from those I am used to,” he continued.
“I’m not saying it’s going to happen, but if the opportunity comes again, I really hope to go back. In any case, it attracts me much more than a move into rally-raid.”
Ogier will begin his WRC season in late January at Rally Monte Carlo, an event he has won a record ten times.
