WRC drivers prepare for challenging conditions at Rally Paraguay
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
WRC drivers anticipate a tough Rally Paraguay as heavy rains are forecasted, potentially making it resemble a second Safari Rally. The event is set to be the longest of the season at 358.88 km, and the gravel surface has proven difficult for crews since its debut last year. The weather conditions could significantly impact race strategies and performance, increasing the challenge presented by the distinctive red-clay surface.
- •Forecast predicts heavy rain impacting Rally Paraguay
- •The event will cover 358.88 km, the longest in the season
- •Last year's debut saw crews struggle with the gravel surface
- •Drivers expect survival to be key in challenging weather
- •Rally Paraguay may resemble the unpredictable Safari Rally
- 8:24 PMAutosport — Why WRC drivers expect Paraguay to be all about survival
- 8:19 PMMotorsport.com — Why WRC drivers expect Rally Paraguay to be “almost a second Safari”
"WRC drivers expect Rally Paraguay to become something of a lottery, with forecast heavy rain threatening to create “almost a second Safari Rally” this season. Paraguay surprised many crews as the gravel rally made its WRC debut last year with its distinctive red-clay gravel surface proving difficult to master. This year the rally is the longest of the WRC season at 358.88km, featuring five ...Keep reading
"WRC drivers expect Rally Paraguay to become something of a lottery, with forecast heavy rain threatening to create “almost a second Safari Rally” this season. Paraguay surprised many crews as the gravel rally made its WRC debut last year with its distinctive red-clay gravel surface proving difficult to master. This year the rally is the longest of the WRC season at 358.88km, featuring five ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportAug 27, 2026, 8:24 PMWhy WRC drivers expect Paraguay to be all about survival
WRC drivers expect Rally Paraguay to become something of a lottery, with forecast heavy rain threatening to create “almost a second Safari Rally” this season. Paraguay surprised many crews as the gravel rally made its WRC debut last year with its distinctive red-clay gravel surface proving difficult to master. This year the rally is the longest of the WRC season at 358.88km, featuring five ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 27, 2026, 8:19 PMWhy WRC drivers expect Rally Paraguay to be “almost a second Safari”
WRC drivers expect Rally Paraguay to become something of a lottery, with forecast heavy rain threatening to create “almost a second Safari Rally” this season. Paraguay surprised many crews as the gravel rally made its WRC debut last year with its distinctive red-clay gravel surface proving difficult to master. This year the rally is the longest of the WRC season at 358.88km, featuring five ...Keep reading
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