Sami Pajari leads Rally Paraguay amid tyre failures and crashes
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:47 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.
- 11:02 PMRacer — Pajari extends WRC Rally Paraguay lead as Fourmaux closes on podium
- 11:47 PMRacer — Pajari leads part-timer Paddon after punishing WRC Rally Paraguay Friday
- 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
"Sami Pajari moved within five stages of a third consecutive FIA World Rally Championship victory as Adrien Fourmaux’s Saturday charge set up a close fight for the final podium place at Rally Paraguay.Pajari’s factory Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 (above) began the second leg 11.9s ahead of WRC part-timer Hayden Paddon’s...
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External links- RacerAug 29, 2026, 11:02 PMPajari extends WRC Rally Paraguay lead as Fourmaux closes on podium
Sami Pajari moved within five stages of a third consecutive FIA World Rally Championship victory as Adrien Fourmaux’s Saturday charge set up a close fight for the final podium place at Rally Paraguay.Pajari’s factory Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 (above) began the second leg 11.9s ahead of WRC part-timer Hayden Paddon’s...
- RacerAug 28, 2026, 11:47 PMPajari leads part-timer Paddon after punishing WRC Rally Paraguay Friday
Toyota’s Sami Pajari ended a punishing opening day of WRC Rally Paraguay with an 11.9s advantage over Hyundai part-timer Hayden Paddon after a dramatic Friday in which the lead changed hands repeatedly.
- 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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