Paraguay

Multiple stage crashes and a record‑sized wave of punctures turned Rally Paraguay into a nightmare for tyre durability, with several leading cars abandoned or instantly shunted to the service park. Tyre Troubles Rock Rally Paraguay Early Friday’s dry conditions slipped into a treacherous cocktail of loose gravel and hard‑packed clay, spiking the likelihood of delamination […]

Hyundai’s Hayden Paddon Seizes Unexpected Lead in Rally Paraguay Paddon, his co‑driver John Kennard, and the 23.9‑second advantage over M‑Sport’s Josh McErlean put Hyundai an unanticipated 17 kilometres into the first leg of the WRC event, the race’s most dramatic day since 2018. Chaos Unfolds as Rally1 Field Hits Crashes, Tyre Punctures and Mechanical Failures Four stages witnessed […]

Heavy rain threatens to turn Rally Paraguay into a lightning‑faced lottery, sharpening its reputation as one of the World Rally Championship’s most unpredictable events. Weather Predictions Pre‑event forecasts indicate a dry Friday, but meteorologists warn of a torrential downpour on Saturday and Sunday that could rival “Niagara Falls” in intensity, according to Oliver Solberg of […]

Oliver Solberg has declared himself ready for the 2024 Rally Paraguay after swelling his back during a heavy landing in the final stage of Rally Finland. Wound Up by a Heavy Landing at Finland The Swedish Toyota driver was badly bruised after a substantial drop from a jump on the last day of the Group […]

Chinese Manufacturer Joins the WRC Vision FIA Deputy Malcolm Wilson said the federation’s next‑phase agenda includes luring a Chinese automaker to the World Rally Championship. “That’s a clear target,” Wilson confirmed, adding the promotion is fully aware that “we want a Chinese manufacturer.” The goal aligns with the FIA’s longer‑term plan to expand constructor numbers […]

WRC road order faces a pivotal shift as the series rolls into 2027 with new WRC27 rules. New WRC27 machinery takes centre stage The World Rally Championship will replace its Rally1 cars next season with WRC27 machines designed under a €345,000 price tag. The chassis will be a lightweight spaceframe with double-wishbone suspension, borrowing key […]

Sebastien Ogier is set to resume his World Rally Championship campaign in Paraguay next week, declaring his readiness after a high‑speed crash at Rally Finland. Finland crash forces immediate recovery The incident occurred while Ogier and co‑driver Julien Ingrassia led the Finnish event in their GR Yaris. A sudden loss of traction sent the car off […]