Reigning WRC champion Sebastien Ogier has admitted he gave retiring from the sport serious thought at the end of the 2016 season, following Volkswagen's exit. Ogier took a fourth consecutive WRC title last year, but found himself without a seat as a result of the VW's decision to quit the category. While M-Sport and Toyota both made bids to secure Ogier's signature, taking a sabbatical was also reported as a serious option for the Frenchman. Such rumours were given extra credibility by the fact that Ogier had grown frustrated with last year's running order rule, which made it virtually impossible for him to win on gravel rallies in 2016. He eventually signed with M-Sport, but Ogier...
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