17 Dec

When A Soccer Star Tries To Be Rally Co-Driver

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By Marsha Haneiph
Sebastien Ogier, Neymar Jr
WRC world champion Sebastien Ogier (L) of France with Neymar Jr of Brazil during a WRC-style session in Montserrat (Barcelona), Spain, on 6 November 2014. // Dean Treml/Red Bull Content Pool

What does it take to be a WRC co-driver? To the uninitiated: sitting in the passenger seat and reading notes to the driver. Easy peasy, right? As Brazilian soccer star, Neymar Jr. found out, it’s anything but especially when the driver is Sébastien Ogier.

YouTube Description by WRC:

The Brazilian football player dares a ride with the two times FIA World Rally Champion Sébastien Ogier. Neymar Jr has decided to temporarily swap his football shirt for a rally racesuit and become a rally co-driver for a day.

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Born and raised in the twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Marsha aka "One Opinionated Woman" has been a race fan from childhood. Despite a soft spot for rallycross, she finds interest in all forms of motorsport and enjoys learning about exciting, new varieties. Her personal blog 'One Opinionated Woman' focuses on fitness, food and fast cars. Visit Site →