The eight-time world champion moved away from full-time competition after lifting the 2021 title with Toyota and has since contested partial campaigns driving for the Japanese marque.
Ogier has insisted during the last two years that he has no desire to return to full-time competition and has been enjoying the flexibility of a part-time campaign that allows him to spend more time with his family. This season Ogier has won three of six WRC rallies entered.
