Paraguayan drivers prepare for Greece's Acropolis Rally

Paraguayan rally drivers Diego Domínguez Bejarano, Alejandro Galanti, and Andrea Lafarja are gearing up for the Acropolis Rally of Greece, the eighth round of the World Rally Championship (WRC). The historic event, also known as the 'Rally of the Gods,' kicks off this Thursday with its base in Loutraki, located on the Gulf of Corinth.

Domínguez Bejarano, navigated by Rogelio Peñate, will pilot a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 #31 under the MSi Racing Team banner, facing top WRC and WRC2 competitors. Galanti, a past participant who made history in 2001 as the first Paraguayan to win a WRC stage, will co-drive with Marcelo Toyotoshi in a Toyota #42, supported by Poland's Rally Lab Technology, aiming for a strong showing in WRC2.

Andrea Lafarja, with Germán Maune in the co-driver's seat, will drive another Yaris GR #37, prepared by MSi Racing Team, targeting a podium finish in the Masters Cup. The Paraguayan contingent participated in a Sunday test to optimize their cars for the upcoming competition. Monday will feature the recce, where drivers will familiarize themselves with the 17 special stages covering 323.3 timed kilometers.

The rally begins with a shakedown on Thursday, followed by the first special stage, SSS Eko 1. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will feature multiple stages, totaling 129.2 km, 108.2 km, and 84 km respectively, culminating the challenging Greek rally.