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Rally del Paraguay: Stage 2 Underway with Pajari Leading

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The second and final part of Stage 2 of the Rally of Paraguay 2026 is underway, with Sami Pajari currently leading the race.
  • Competitors faced challenging conditions, including a storm that damaged service park tents, as they navigated the stages.
  • Several drivers, including Diego Domínguez Jr., experienced issues, with Domínguez Jr. losing his glasses during a stage.

The Rally of Paraguay 2026, the eleventh round of the World Rally Championship, is in full swing, with the second and final section of Stage 2 now underway. Finnish driver Sami Pajari of Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 holds the lead.

The event has not been without its challenges. A significant storm struck the service park in Encarnación early in the morning, destroying tents and equipment. This unexpected weather event has added an element of unpredictability to the day's racing.

Competitors are navigating the stages in the Hohenau region of Itapúa Department, Paraguay. Despite the adverse weather, the rally is proceeding with five more special stages scheduled for the remainder of the day. Drivers are battling for position, with Hayden Paddon, Elfyn Evans, and Adrien Fourmaux trailing Pajari in the standings.

Some drivers have encountered unusual difficulties. Paraguayan pilot Diego Domínguez Bejarano notably lost his glasses after the second special stage of the day, impacting his performance. The rally continues as drivers push their limits under demanding conditions.

A storm that destroyed everything in its path… It looks like it’s going to be a wild day ahead!

— Thierry NeuvilleCommentary on the storm that affected the rally service park.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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