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WRC 2026: Pajari secures third consecutive win

Overview

Finnish rookie Sami Pajari continued his dominant start to the 2026 WRC season by winning Rally Paraguay. Driving a Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, Pajari and co-driver Marko Salminen overcame red clay terrain, high temperatures, and severe weather to finish 25.8 seconds ahead of Hayden Paddon. This victory makes Pajari and Salminen the first crew in WRC history to secure their first three career wins in consecutive rounds. The win narrows the championship gap, leaving Pajari just 20 points behind leader Elfyn Evans with three rounds remaining.

In the WRC2 category, Diego Domínguez became the first local Paraguayan driver to win a WRC event in this class. Additionally, Lancia Corse HF mathematically clinched the WRC2 Teams' Championship during the event.

The rally was characterized by extreme conditions, including heavy rain, strong winds, and frequent tire punctures. This follows Pajari’s previous consecutive wins in Estonia and Finland, which moved him into second place in the standings earlier this season.

Entities

Sami Pajari · World Rally Championship · Toyota Gazoo Racing · Marko Salminen · Oliver Solberg

Claims

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  • "Pajari moved to second place in the drivers’ championship, 30 points behind leader Elfyn Evans."

    vs

    "After the rally, Pajari moved to second place in the WRC drivers' championship with 172 points, 30 points ahead of Evans."

    The claims disagree on whether Pajari is 30 points behind Evans or 30 points ahead of Evans.

  • "Elfyn Evans finished third, 1 minute 19.5 seconds behind the winner."

    vs

    "Elfyn Evans finished third, 1 minute 19.5 seconds behind Pajari."

    The claims provide different winners/leaders for the time gap behind which Evans finished third.

  • "Sébastien Ogier and co‑driver Julien Ingrassia crashed on the first special stage on 1 August and were taken to hospital for observation."

    vs

    "Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia crashed on special stage 17, were taken to hospital for observation and released without serious injuries."

    The claims disagree on whether Ogier crashed on the first special stage or on special stage 17.

  • "Toyota Gazoo Racing achieved a 1‑2‑3 finish (Pajari 1st, Solberg 2nd, Evans 3rd)."

    vs

    "Hayden Paddon finished in second place, 25.8 seconds behind Pajari." www.todofierro.com.ar · toyotagazooracing.com · sports.auto-moto.com · siol.net

    The claims disagree on who finished in second place (Solberg vs Paddon).

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 40 sources
    Sami Pajari wins WRC Rally Paraguay, securing historic third consecutive victory

    Sami Pajari made WRC history with three consecutive wins at the Rally Paraguay, while local driver Diego Domínguez secured a historic WRC2 victory in front of his home crowd.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 26 sources
    Sami Pajari wins 2026 Rally Finland for Toyota

    Sami Pajari won the 2026 Rally Finland for Toyota, his second straight WRC win, finishing 26.7 s ahead of Oliver Solberg; Evans was third and won the Power Stage.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 18 sources
    Sami Pajari wins Rally Finland, secures second consecutive WRC victory

    Sami Pajari won the 2026 Rally Finland, his second consecutive WRC win, giving Toyota a 1‑2‑3 finish and moving him to second in the championship, 30 points behind leader Elfyn Evans.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Sami Pajari eyes championship after first WRC win in Estonia

    Finnish driver Sami Pajari claimed his first WRC win in Estonia, moving to third in the standings and targeting another victory at the upcoming Jyväskylä rally.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Finland's Sami Pajari Wins Rally Estonia, Eyes Home Rally Victory

    Finnish driver Sami Pajari, 24, secured his first WRC win at Rally Estonia, rising to third in the championship and targeting a victory at the forthcoming Finnish round.

  6. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Oliver Solberg secures mental boost with second place at Estonia WRC rally

    Oliver Solberg finished second at the WRC Rally Estonia, calling the result a vital mental boost after recent setbacks and earning a 10‑point bonus.

  7. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 41 sources
    Sami Pajari clinches first WRC victory at Rally Estonia

    Finnish rookie Sami Pajari claimed his first WRC win at Rally Estonia, beating Oliver Solberg by 19.5 seconds, giving Toyota a 1‑2 finish and lifting Pajari to third in the championship.

  8. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 48 sources
    Sami Pajari Nears First WRC Victory at Rally Estonia

    Finnish driver Sami Pajari leads Rally Estonia by ~25 seconds, on the brink of his first WRC win as Oliver Solberg trails; other rivals battle for podium.

  9. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Rally Estonia: Oliver Solberg dominates overall while Robert Virves clinches WRC2 victory

    Oliver Solberg led the overall Rally Estonia while Estonia’s Robert Virves won the WRC2 class, despite speed‑limit fines handed to several drivers including Sébastien Ogier.

  10. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Ott Tänak inches toward WRC comeback as Toyota tests him for 2027 season

    World champion Ott Tänak, now a Toyota test driver, has trialled the GR Yaris Rally2 in Rome and the Rally1 in Finland, fueling talk of a 2027 WRC comeback, though he says no plan exists yet.

  11. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Rally drivers Oitt Tanak and Heiki Kobalainen showcase strong performances in Rome events

    Oitt Tanak tested a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 in ERC Rome, hinting at a possible WRC return, while Heiki Kobalainen finished 6th in the Italian Rally Championship with a Citroën C3 Rally2, aiming to improve.

  12. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Sebastien Ogier claims victory at the 2026 Acropolis Rally in Greece

    Sebastien Ogier won the 2026 Acropolis Rally in Greece, with Thierry Neuville second and Jon Armstrong third, while Evans fell to seventh in the WRC standings.

  13. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Polish motorsport teams win speedway derby and claim podiums in European rally events

    Polish motorsport wins: Stal Rzeszów lifts speedway derby, Abramowski/Wróbel take second in Greece's WRC3, and several Polish crews entered for the upcoming ERC Rome Rally.

  14. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Sebastien Ogier Wins Acropolis Rally in Greece

    Sebastien Ogier claimed his 69th WRC win and second Acropolis Rally victory in Greece, edging out Thierry Neuville and Takamoto Katsuta and keeping his 2026 title hopes alive.

  15. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Sebastien Ogier wins Rally Acrópolis in Greece

    Sebastien Ogier claimed his second Rally Acrópolis win, beating Thierry Neuville by 58.3 seconds and moving to third in the WRC drivers' standings as Toyota leads the manufacturers' table.

  16. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Turkish rally driver Ali Türkkan crashes out of Greece's Acropolis Rally

    Turkish driver Ali Türkkan and co‑pilot Oytun Albayrak crashed on stage 12 of Greece's Acropolis Rally; Türkkan is fine, Albayrak was hospitalized, and both withdrew from the race.

  17. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tieri Nebil retains lead in Greece's Acropolis Rally as Sébastien Ogier narrows gap

    Tieri Nebil leads Greece's Acropolis Rally, with Sébastien Ogier close behind after Saturday's stages; safety changes were made to the route.

  18. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 51 sources
    Sebastien Ogier wins Acropolis Rally Greece 2026

    Sebastien Ogier won the 2026 Acropolis Rally in Greece, beating Thierry Neuville after the Belgian suffered punctures; Ogier earned 35 points and moved to third in the WRC standings.

  19. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Sebastien Ogier leads ERC Rally Acropolis after 14th stage

    Sebastien Ogier seized the overall lead at the 2026 ERC Rally Acropolis after the 14th stage, edging Thierry Neuville by 1.3 seconds; Adrien Fourmaux posted the fastest time.

  20. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Robert Virves Takes WRC2 Lead After Winning Greek Rally

    Estonian Robert Virves won the Greek rally, taking the WRC2 lead ahead of the next Rally Estonia.

  21. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Neuville Leads Acropolis Rally Amid Spectator Hardship

    Thierry Neuville kept the Acropolis Rally lead by 4.1 s over Sébastien Ogier, while spectators faced long walks, extreme heat and scant facilities in Greece.

  22. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    WRC Acropolis Rally Greece Day 3: Neuville Leads, Ogier Close Behind

    Neuville kept the lead in Day 3 of the 2026 WRC Acropolis Rally in Greece, ahead of Ogier by 4.1 s, with Takumi Katsu third; Flomo dropped after a puncture.

  23. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 21 sources
    Thierry Neuville Leads Acropolis Rally as Ogier Trims Gap

    Neuville leads the Acropolis Rally by 9.7 s over Ogier; multiple punctures affect leaders and the FIA shortens a stage over tyre‑safety concerns.

  24. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Sebastian Ogier tops Acropolis Rally super‑special stage in Greece

    Sebastian Ogier won the opening super‑special of the Acropolis Rally in Greece, posting 1:38.22; Takamoto Katsuta and Teri Neuville were second and third.

  25. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Thierry Neuville tops Acropolis Rally 2026 after shakedown and first stage

    Thierry Neuville led the 2026 Acropolis Rally after a fastest shakedown and a solid first day, while multiple rivals retired due to tyre punctures.

  26. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Acropolis Rally kicks off at Athens' Ellinikon Sports Park

    The 70th Acropolis Rally began at Athens' Ellinikon Sports Park, featuring a sea leg and a Super Special Stage. Sébastien Ogier led the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, with 57 crews from 24 countries competing.

  27. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 21 sources
    Sébastien Ogier leads Acropolis Rally Greece after opening super‑special

    Sébastien Ogier won the opening super‑special of the 2026 Acropolis Rally Greece, with Takamoto Katsuta second and Thierry Neuville third, as the event begins with tough gravel stages and high temperatures.

  28. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Hyundai and Toyota face uncertainty over 2027 World Rally Championship plans

    Hyundai has yet to decide on a 2027 WRC car, possibly teaming with private Rally2 squads, while Toyota tests a new prototype focused on aerodynamics, eyeing competition against Rally2 cars.

Sources

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