Takamoto Katsuta crash leads to cancellation of WRC Paraguay stage
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Takamoto Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston were taken to hospital for precautionary checks after a serious crash at Rally Paraguay. The incident occurred when Katsuta's GR Yaris went onto two wheels while navigating a fast corner, ultimately rolling over and striking a telegraph pole. The crash has forced organizers to cancel the penultimate stage of the rally. There is no information yet on the condition of the drivers beyond the precautionary measures.
- •Katsuta's crash happened during the penultimate stage of Rally Paraguay.
- •The car rolled after hitting a telegraph pole.
- •Katsuta and Johnston are undergoing precautionary checks at a hospital.
- •Organizers decided to cancel the remaining stage following the accident.
- •Details about the drivers' conditions have not been fully disclosed.
- 4:00 PMAutosport — WRC Paraguay: Penultimate stage cancelled after violent Katsuta crash
- 3:58 PMMotorsport.com — WRC Paraguay: Penultimate stage cancelled after violent Takamoto Katsuta crash
"Takamoto Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston have been taken to hospital for precautionary checks following a violent crash that forced organisers to cancel the penultimate stage at Rally Paraguay. Katsuta's GR Yaris went up onto two wheels while navigating through a fast left and right corner before pitching into a roll. The car then took out a telegraph pole before coming to rest on its ...Keep reading
"Takamoto Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston have been taken to hospital for precautionary checks following a violent crash that forced organisers to cancel the penultimate stage at Rally Paraguay. Katsuta's GR Yaris went up onto two wheels while navigating through a fast left and right corner before pitching into a roll. The car then took out a telegraph pole before coming to rest on its ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportAug 30, 2026, 4:00 PMWRC Paraguay: Penultimate stage cancelled after violent Katsuta crash
Takamoto Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston have been taken to hospital for precautionary checks following a violent crash that forced organisers to cancel the penultimate stage at Rally Paraguay. Katsuta's GR Yaris went up onto two wheels while navigating through a fast left and right corner before pitching into a roll. The car then took out a telegraph pole before coming to rest on its ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 30, 2026, 3:58 PMWRC Paraguay: Penultimate stage cancelled after violent Takamoto Katsuta crash
Takamoto Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston have been taken to hospital for precautionary checks following a violent crash that forced organisers to cancel the penultimate stage at Rally Paraguay. Katsuta's GR Yaris went up onto two wheels while navigating through a fast left and right corner before pitching into a roll. The car then took out a telegraph pole before coming to rest on its ...Keep reading
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