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Sebastien Ogier pays tribute to WRC rival that ‘pushed him the hardest’

Sebastien Ogier says Ott Tanak pushed him “harder than anyone else” as the nine-time world rally champion paid tribute to his rival and friend, who will take a sabbatical in 2026.

Tanak shocked the rally world in November when the 2019 champion announced plans to take a break from full-time competition in the WRC next year, forsaking a 2026 seat at Hyundai in the process.

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