FIA investigates rock incident at WRC Acropolis Rally Greece
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The FIA and Acropolis Rally Greece organisers are investigating an incident where a rock hit Alejandro Cachon's windscreen during stage seven of the WRC Acropolis Rally. Cachon was competing in the WRC2 category with his Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 when the rock struck, shattering the windscreen. The incident occurred during the final test on Friday's schedule. Further details on the investigation will be forthcoming as officials aim to ensure safety in the rally stages.
- •Alejandro Cachon was driving a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 during the incident.
- •The rock hit Cachon's windscreen in stage seven of the rally.
- •The FIA and event organisers have opened an investigation.
- •The incident occurred during the final test of Friday's action.
- 8:38 PMAutosport — WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: FIA investigating dangerous rock incident
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — FIA investigates after rock smashes rally car windscreen in Greece
- 8:35 PMMotorsport.com — FIA investigates after rock smashes rally car windscreen in Greece
"The FIA and Acropolis Rally Greece organisers have opened an investigation to understand how a rock hit and shattered the windscreen of WRC2 podium challenger Alejandro Cachon. WRC2 podium contender Cachon was piloting his Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 through the stage seven (Thiva), the final test of Friday’s action at the World Rally Championship event when a rock struck the windscreen causing ...Keep reading
"The FIA and Acropolis Rally Greece organisers have opened an investigation to understand how a rock hit and shattered the windscreen of WRC2 podium challenger Alejandro Cachon. WRC2 podium contender Cachon was piloting his Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 through the stage seven (Thiva), the final test of Friday’s action at the World Rally Championship event when a rock struck the windscreen causing ...Keep reading
"Foul play suspected as WRC2 contender Alejandro Cachon said the incident could have ended very badly
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External links- AutosportJun 26, 2026, 8:38 PMWRC Acropolis Rally Greece: FIA investigating dangerous rock incident
The FIA and Acropolis Rally Greece organisers have opened an investigation to understand how a rock hit and shattered the windscreen of WRC2 podium challenger Alejandro Cachon. WRC2 podium contender Cachon was piloting his Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 through the stage seven (Thiva), the final test of Friday’s action at the World Rally Championship event when a rock struck the windscreen causing ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 8:35 PMFIA investigates after rock smashes rally car windscreen in Greece
Foul play suspected as WRC2 contender Alejandro Cachon said the incident could have ended very badly
- Motorsport.comJun 26, 2026, 8:35 PMFIA investigates after rock smashes rally car windscreen in Greece
The FIA and Acropolis Rally Greece organisers have opened an investigation to understand how a rock hit and shattered the windscreen of WRC2 podium challenger Alejandro Cachon. WRC2 podium contender Cachon was piloting his Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 through the stage seven (Thiva), the final test of Friday’s action at the World Rally Championship event when a rock struck the windscreen causing ...Keep reading
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