Rally France: Sebastien Ogier overjoyed with first WRC crown
Newly crowned world rally champion Sebastien Ogier says he wants to 'give the world a hug' after his dream came true in Strasbourg tonight
The Volkswagen driver secured his first world title on the opening stage of Rallye de France and was immediately mobbed by his team-mates and congratulated by outgoing champion Sebastien Loeb.
"I am absolutely overjoyed," said Ogier. "I could give everyone in the world a big hug. The feeling is impossible to describe. To have won the world championship in France is an absolute dream come true.
"For the last few days I have been trying not to think too much about it, in order to avoid making any mistakes. The relief now is immense.
"As a little boy, I used to marvel at the cars and top drivers at Rallye Monte-Carlo with my father in my home town of Gap - and now Julien and I are world rally champions. It is crazy."
Ogier paid tribute to the Hannover-based team which celebrates winning a drivers' title in its first full season at the sport's highest level.
Ogier added: "This success would never have been possible without our fantastic team at Volkswagen. Whether trucker, mechanic or race engineer, I have to thank everyone. One thing is for sure - we will celebrate in style now!"
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