Vincent Landais facts for kids
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Landais at the 2023 Central European Rally
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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality |  French |
| Born | 17 October 1991 Jarville-la-Malgrange, France |
| World Rally Championship record | |
| Active years | 2012–present |
| Driver | Sébastien Ogier |
| Teams | Hyundai 2C Competition, M-Sport Ford WRT, Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT |
| Rallies | 78 |
| Championships | 1 (2025) |
| Rally wins | 9 |
| Podiums | 19 |
| Stage wins | 103 |
| Total points | 632 |
| First rally | 2012 Rallye de France |
| First win | 2023 Monte Carlo Rally |
| Last win | 2025 Rally Chile |
| Last rally | 2025 Rally Chile |
Vincent Landais, born on October 17, 1991, is a talented French rally co-driver. He works alongside the famous French rally driver Sébastien Ogier. Together, they compete for the Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT team in the exciting World Rally Championship. In 2025, Vincent Landais and Sébastien Ogier achieved a huge milestone, becoming the World Rally Champions!
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Vincent Landais's Rally Journey
What a Rally Co-Driver Does
A rally co-driver is like a navigator for a race car driver. They read detailed notes about the road ahead. These notes tell the driver about turns, bumps, and obstacles. This job requires incredible focus and teamwork. Vincent Landais is one of the best in the world at this important role.
Early Career and WRC-2 Success
Vincent Landais began his rally career in 2015. He first teamed up with driver Pierre-Louis Loubet. They competed in the Junior World Rally Championship. Their hard work paid off in 2019 when they won the WRC-2 championship. This was a big achievement for the young French duo.
In 2020, Landais and Loubet made their debut in the main World Rally Championship (WRC). They drove a Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC. They raced for the Hyundai 2C Competition team.
Teaming Up with Sébastien Ogier
Later, Vincent Landais joined forces with the legendary French driver, Sébastien Ogier. This partnership proved to be incredibly successful. They raced for the M-Sport Ford WRT team. After that, they moved to Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT.
Together, Landais and Ogier achieved many victories. They won nine races in the World Rally Championship. They also stood on the podium 19 times. This showed their consistent performance. A major highlight was their victory in the 2023 Monte Carlo Rally. They also won the 2023 Rally Mexico and the 2023 Safari Rally.
Becoming World Champions in 2025
The year 2025 was truly special for Vincent Landais and Sébastien Ogier. They had an amazing season. They won the World Rally Championship! This incredible achievement made them the top team in the world of rally racing. They secured several wins in 2025. These included the Monte Carlo Rally, Rally de Portugal, Rally Italia Sardegna, Rally del Paraguay, Rally Chile, and Rally Japan. They finished the season with 293 points. This proved their dominance in the sport.
