Takamoto Katsuta recovers following major Rally Paraguay accident

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Takamoto Katsuta recovers following major Rally Paraguay accident
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Toyota driver Takamoto Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston were involved in a significant crash during last weekend’s Rally Paraguay. The incident occurred during the gravel rally and forced officials to cancel stage 21 of the competition. Katsuta acknowledged the assistance provided by fellow competitors Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe at the scene of the accident. The GR Yaris driven by Katsuta was reported to have gone onto two wheels before the collision. Katsuta stated that he would remember the support offered by his rivals following the incident, which he described as the largest crash of his WRC career.

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  • Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston crashed during Rally Paraguay last weekend.
  • The accident resulted in the cancellation of stage 21 of the rally.
  • Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe assisted the crew following the collision.
  • Katsuta described the incident as the biggest crash of his career.
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  • 11:27 AMMotorsport.comTakamoto Katsuta will “never forget” rivals’ help after “biggest” career WRC crash
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Takamoto Katsuta has praised the actions of his rivals Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe following the “biggest” accident of his World Rally Championship career at Rally Paraguay. The Toyota driver and co-driver Aaron Johnston were involved in a violent crash, which forced officials to cancel stage 21 of the gravel rally last weekend. Katsuta's GR Yaris went up onto two wheels ...Keep reading

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