James Fulton replaces Aaron Johnston for Takamoto Katsuta at Rally Chile
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:43 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Toyota confirmed on Friday that James Fulton will serve as the co-driver for Takamoto Katsuta at next week’s Rally Chile. The lineup change follows an injury sustained by regular navigator Aaron Johnston during a crash in Paraguay. Johnston remains sidelined while recovering from a fractured collarbone. The pair were involved in a violent collision that forced event officials to intervene. Katsuta will now partner with Fulton for the upcoming gravel event as Johnston continues his recovery. Toyota announced the substitution as part of its preparations for the rally.
- •James Fulton replaces Aaron Johnston as co-driver for Takamoto Katsuta at Rally Chile.
- •Aaron Johnston sustained a fractured collarbone during a crash in Paraguay.
- •Toyota confirmed the roster adjustment on Friday.
- •Rally Chile is scheduled for next week.
- 9:20 AMAutosport — Injury forces WRC Chile co-driver change for Katsuta
- 8:43 AMMotorsport.com — Injury forces WRC Chile co-driver change for Toyota’s Takamoto Katsuta
"Takamoto Katsuta will be co-driven by James Fulton at next week’s Rally Chile as regular navigator Aaron Johnston continues to recover from a fractured collarbone sustained in a heavy crash in Paraguay. Toyota confirmed on Friday that Johnston will miss the gravel rally after the Irishman was found to have injured his collarbone in a violent crash alongside Katsuta, which forced officials to ...Keep reading
"Takamoto Katsuta will be co-driven by James Fulton at next week’s Rally Chile as regular navigator Aaron Johnston continues to recover from a fractured collarbone sustained in a heavy crash in Paraguay. Toyota confirmed on Friday that Johnston will miss the gravel rally after the Irishman was found to have injured his collarbone in a violent crash alongside Katsuta, which forced officials to ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportSep 4, 2026, 9:20 AMInjury forces WRC Chile co-driver change for Katsuta
Takamoto Katsuta will be co-driven by James Fulton at next week’s Rally Chile as regular navigator Aaron Johnston continues to recover from a fractured collarbone sustained in a heavy crash in Paraguay. Toyota confirmed on Friday that Johnston will miss the gravel rally after the Irishman was found to have injured his collarbone in a violent crash alongside Katsuta, which forced officials to ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 4, 2026, 8:43 AMInjury forces WRC Chile co-driver change for Toyota’s Takamoto Katsuta
Takamoto Katsuta will be co-driven by James Fulton at next week’s Rally Chile as regular navigator Aaron Johnston continues to recover from a fractured collarbone sustained in a heavy crash in Paraguay. Toyota confirmed on Friday that Johnston will miss the gravel rally after the Irishman was found to have injured his collarbone in a violent crash alongside Katsuta, which forced officials to ...Keep reading
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