French driver Sebastien Ogier said he followed "my lucky star" to a record-extending 10th Monte Carlo Rally on Sunday. "I think I have my lucky star with me this weekend.

This triumph not only extended his record but also reaffirmed his dominance on event that has been a cornerstone of his illustrious career

Sebastien Ogier returned to the FIA World Rally Championship to grow his record at the iconic Rallye Monte-Carlo.

Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier clinched a record-extending 10th Monte Carlo victory after holding his nerve in a dramatic climax to the World Rally Championship season opener. Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais kept in control in a final stage showndown to take a memorable win by 18.

Toyota's Sebastien Ogier was on the brink of a record-extending 10th career Monte Carlo Rally triumph after stretching his lead in the season-opener to 20.3 seconds after the longest leg on Saturday.

A virtuoso performance from French ace Sebastien Ogier (Toyota Yaris Rally1) delivered a 10th Rallye Monte-Carlo victory for the Gap native in front of his own adoring fans as the World Rally Championship got underway in style.

Sebastien Ogier (Toyota) secured victory at the opening round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) season in Monte Carlo, earning an additional eight points on Sunday. Ott Tänak (Hyundai) displayed strong pace throughout the event but ultimately dropped to fifth place on Sunday due to tire selection.

The Frenchman said after the race he was unsure whether he would return in 2026 to try and notch up an 11th win in the foothills of the Alps.