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Takamoto Katsuta reviews struggles at home round of WRC

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated May 29, 2026

Takamoto Katsuta reviews struggles at home round of WRC

Summary

Takamoto Katsuta, competing in his home event at the World Rally Championship, described his performance as his "worst day of the season so far." Although he acknowledged the elevated expectations following his maiden WRC victory in Kenya, he emphasized that extra pressure was not the primary cause of his difficulties. Katsuta's focus remains on improving as he looks ahead to future events in the championship. His team, Toyota, continues to support his development after a promising season with two wins already this year.

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By the Numbers

•Katsuta calls his home round performance his worst of the season
•He has two WRC wins this year, including one in Kenya
•Toyota continues to support his development efforts
•Katsuta aims to improve in upcoming championship events
•Expectations are high following recent successes

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12:30 PMMotorsport.com — Takamoto Katsuta explains factors behind his “worst day" of the 2026 WRC season

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Takamoto Katsuta says extra pressure around his home round of the World Rally Championship was not the reason for what he labelled as his “worst day of the season so far”. Winning Rally Japan has long been a key objective for the Toyota driver and this year expectation had risen after Katsuta delivered a maiden WRC win in Kenya, which was followed up by a second success in ...Keep reading
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