Eight time world rally champion Sebastien Ogier and co driver Vincent Landais are undergoing medical checks following a crash on reconnaissance for this week’s World Rally Championship round in Poland.
Details of the accident and the condition of the factory Toyota drivers are unclear.
Toyota posted a short statement on social media following the incident.
“Seb and Vincent have been involved in a road accident during reconnaissance for Rally Poland and have been taken for medical checks. We will provide further information in due course,” read the post.
Julien Ingrassia, Sébastien Ogier, Vincent Landais, Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT
Photo by: McKlein / Motorsport Images
Poland is hosting the eighth round of the season, retuning to the calendar for the first time since 2017.
Ogier and Landais were preparing for their fifth round of their part-time campaign for Toyota.
The duo have taken victories in Croatia and Portugal and finished second in Monte Carlo and Sardinia.
More to follow…