Rally of Paraguay 2026: schedule and TV times

The engines are restarting

Almost a month after Sami Pajari’s home success on the gravel roads of Finland, the WRC will also end its summer break this weekend. For the first time in 2026, teams and drivers will move to South America, where two consecutive events will be held before returning to the Old Continent, more specifically to Sardinia. The title fight, meanwhile, will resume at the end of this month in Paraguay.

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Toyota close to double digits

Now in its third edition, the rally in this country could prove decisive for the developments of the world championship duel between Pajari and the world leader Elfyn Evans, the latter leading the Finn by 30 points. Arithmetic does not completely exclude other Toyota team drivers such as Katsuta, Solberg, and Ogier, respectively in 3rd to 5th place in the standings, with the latter officially included in the official entry list after the frightening accident in Finland. In this regard, the reigning world champion will participate again together with his co-driver Vincent Landais, who was replaced in the last event by compatriot Julien Ingrassia due to a family bereavement. Additionally, in Paraguay, Toyota could reach an important milestone: if the Japanese manufacturer scores 6 points more than the competition, the constructor would be crowned world champion for the tenth time in its history.

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Live broadcasts

Due to the time difference, all special stages can be followed in the Italian afternoon, evening, or, as in the case of Saturday, at 11:00 PM. As usual, RallyTV will provide live streaming of all stages. Four of these, however, will be available on Sky Sport F1, or alternatively on NOW.

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