Sami Pajari extends lead at WRC Paraguay as storm damages service park
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:29 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Sami Pajari of Toyota has increased his lead at Rally Paraguay to 22.8 seconds. The anticipated heavy rain bypassed the racing stages but struck the service park, causing damage to team facilities. This weather prompted teams to prepare their cars for wet conditions, a decision that proved prudent given the storm's impact on the setup area. The rally continues as Pajari looks to consolidate his advantage.
- •Pajari leads the rally by 22.8 seconds.
- •Heavy rain and strong winds damaged service park facilities.
- •Rain was expected, leading teams to adjust their car setups.
- •Rally Paraguay is ongoing with more stages to come.
- 4:29 PMAutosport — WRC Paraguay: Pajari extends lead as storm damages service park
- 4:28 PMMotorsport.com — WRC Paraguay: Sami Pajari extends lead as storm damages service park
"Toyota’s Sami Pajari has extended his Rally Paraguay lead to 22.8s as the anticipated heavy rain avoided the stages and instead struck the service park causing damage to several team facilities. Heavy rain was expected which prompted teams to set up their cars for wet conditions, and it appeared to be the correct call as strong winds and heavy rain struck the service park on Saturday ...Keep reading
"Toyota’s Sami Pajari has extended his Rally Paraguay lead to 22.8s as the anticipated heavy rain avoided the stages and instead struck the service park causing damage to several team facilities. Heavy rain was expected which prompted teams to set up their cars for wet conditions, and it appeared to be the correct call as strong winds and heavy rain struck the service park on Saturday ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportAug 29, 2026, 4:29 PMWRC Paraguay: Pajari extends lead as storm damages service park
Toyota’s Sami Pajari has extended his Rally Paraguay lead to 22.8s as the anticipated heavy rain avoided the stages and instead struck the service park causing damage to several team facilities. Heavy rain was expected which prompted teams to set up their cars for wet conditions, and it appeared to be the correct call as strong winds and heavy rain struck the service park on Saturday ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 29, 2026, 4:28 PMWRC Paraguay: Sami Pajari extends lead as storm damages service park
Toyota’s Sami Pajari has extended his Rally Paraguay lead to 22.8s as the anticipated heavy rain avoided the stages and instead struck the service park causing damage to several team facilities. Heavy rain was expected which prompted teams to set up their cars for wet conditions, and it appeared to be the correct call as strong winds and heavy rain struck the service park on Saturday ...Keep reading
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