Toyota Gazoo Racing claims victory on home ground at Rally Finland

Published: 21 August 2024

NT Bureau
Doha

The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) World Rally Team (WRT) secured a well-deserved victory at the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship’s (WRC) Rally Finland. Sébastien Ogier, with co-driver Vincent Landais, raced to first place in the No. 17 GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid Electric Vehicle. This win marks Ogier’s second at Rally Finland and his return to the FIA WRC’s fastest rally after nearly three years.

Akio Toyoda, TGR-WRT Chairman, commented: “Seb, Vincent, congratulations for the victory! Throughout this season, whenever they have participated in a rally, they have always come back with a win or a second-place finish. The team has truly relied on their consistency, and I really appreciate it. Jari-Matti once again participated as a driver this year. Last year, he competed in Rally1, and he drove Rally2 this year. It’s an important part of the job for the Team Principal at TGR-WRT to personally feel and understand the cars that the drivers are using.”

Abdulghani Nasser Al Abdulghani, Chief Executive Officer of Al Abdulghani Motors, said: “We are proud of Toyota’s achievement on another international front. The GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid Electric Vehicle’s success in Finland spotlights Toyota’s unwavering commitment to both performance and the environment. This reinforces Al Abdulghani Motors’ bond with motorsports enthusiasts and aligns with our dedication to delivering ever-better products and services, as well as creating happiness for our community.”