Sami Pajari leads Rally Paraguay amid tyre failures and crashes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:42 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Sami Pajari took the lead in Rally Paraguay after a challenging first day marked by numerous tyre failures and crashes. Driving alongside co-driver Marko Salminen, Pajari began the afternoon loop in fourth place, 33.2 seconds behind the leader. The difficult conditions disrupted the standings within the World Rally Championship, impacting several competitors. The rally continues as teams work to navigate the treacherous course and recover from the early setbacks.
- •Rally Paraguay began with significant tyre issues for multiple teams.
- •Pajari started the afternoon loop in fourth position.
- •He trails the leader by 33.2 seconds.
- •The competition remains ongoing amid adverse conditions.
- 11:42 PMAutosport — WRC Paraguay: Pajari leads as spate of punctures shake up leaderboard
- 10:44 PMMotorsport.com — WRC Paraguay: Sami Pajari leads after tyre failures reshape order
"Sami Pajari claimed the Rally Paraguay lead after emerging from a punishing opening day headlined by a series of punctures and crashes that shook up the World Rally Championship leaderboard. Pajari and co-driver Marko Salminen, chasing a third WRC win after wins in Estonia and Finland, started the afternoon loop fourth overall and 33.2s from the lead. The Finnish pairing were delayed by a water ...Keep reading
"Sami Pajari claimed the Rally Paraguay lead after emerging from a punishing opening day headlined by a series of punctures and crashes that shook up the World Rally Championship leaderboard. Pajari and co-driver Marko Salminen, chasing a third WRC win after wins in Estonia and Finland, started the afternoon loop fourth overall and 33.2s from the lead. The Finnish pairing were delayed by a water ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportAug 28, 2026, 11:42 PMWRC Paraguay: Pajari leads as spate of punctures shake up leaderboard
Sami Pajari claimed the Rally Paraguay lead after emerging from a punishing opening day headlined by a series of punctures and crashes that shook up the World Rally Championship leaderboard. Pajari and co-driver Marko Salminen, chasing a third WRC win after wins in Estonia and Finland, started the afternoon loop fourth overall and 33.2s from the lead. The Finnish pairing were delayed by a water ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 28, 2026, 10:44 PMWRC Paraguay: Sami Pajari leads after tyre failures reshape order
Sami Pajari claimed the Rally Paraguay lead after emerging from a punishing opening day headlined by a series of punctures and crashes that shook up the World Rally Championship leaderboard. Pajari and co-driver Marko Salminen, chasing a third WRC win after wins in Estonia and Finland, started the afternoon loop fourth overall and 33.2s from the lead. The Finnish pairing were delayed by a water ...Keep reading
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