Sebastien Ogier twice extended a contract deadline in the hope of remaining aboard a Volkswagen Polo R WRC this season. The four-time World Rally champion was central to plans to run the 2017 Polo privately, plans that were ultimately foiled when time ran out on what became overly complicated negotiations. Volkswagen confirmed on Tuesday the '17-spec Polo it spent millions developing will never be used in competition. The FIA refused to grant the German manufacturer a waiver for the late homologation required to join run in this year's WRC. Former Junior World Rally Champion and long-time WRC privateer Martin Prokop has joined forces with Norwegian star Mads Ostberg for this season. The...
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