WRC Rally Paraguay 2025 – Full Guide, Live Timing & Results

WRC heads to uncharted terrain as Paraguay joins the calendar with fast gravel, blind crests, and a level playing field

Paraguay makes its WRC debut in 2025 with a high-speed, unpredictable gravel challenge. Based in Encarnación—nestled on the scenic Paraná River—the rally throws crews into unknown territory: stages slip from smooth fast tracks into deep ruts, while changing grip and patchy surfaces demand rapid adaptability. Dust in dry conditions or sudden rain can obscure visibility, raising the strategic stakes. Teams with nimble pacenote adjustments and flexible setups will hold the advantage on this bold new stage in the calendar.

Event Overview

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The Challenge

This event is all about balance. The stages invite commitment, but one misjudgment on soft ruts or variable grip zones can cost minutes—or worse. With weather playing a huge factor and the roads degrading between passes, crews must read the terrain in real-time and make bold setup decisions. This is a rally that rewards vision and versatility over raw pace.

Did You Know?

• Paraguay becomes the third South American country to host a WRC round.
• The rally builds on Paraguay’s rich rally tradition in the CODASUR championship.
• Encarnación’s proximity to the Paraná River offers both logistical ease and beautiful backdrops.
• Local fans are rally-savvy and passionate—expect big crowds and high energy.

Entry List Highlights

Rally1 – Factory Entries

• Elfyn Evans / Scott Martin – Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
• Kalle Rovanperä / Jonne Halttunen – Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
• Sébastien Ogier / Vincent Landais – Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
• Ott Tänak / Martin Järveoja – Hyundai i20 N Rally1
• Thierry Neuville / Martijn Wydaeghe – Hyundai i20 N Rally1
• Takamoto Katsuta / Aaron Johnston – Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
• Adrien Fourmaux / Alexandre Coria – Ford Puma Rally1
• Sami Pajari / Marko Salminen – Toyota GR Yaris Rally1

Rally2 – WRC2 & Challenger
Expect a packed and competitive Rally2 field, including:

• Oliver Solberg
• Yohan Rossel
• Gus Greensmith
• Kajetan Kajetanowicz
• Fabrizio Zaldivar
• Nikolay Gryazin
• Diego Domínguez
• Marco Bulacia
• A strong South American contingent led by Zaldivar, Galanti, Alonso, Saba, and others

Rally3 & Rally4

• Matteo Fontana (Rally3)
• Several Peugeot 208 Rally4 entries including Santiago Ruiz, Hector Finke, and Manuel Irala

Itinerary Snapshot

Thursday, 28 August

• Shakedown – Trinidad: 4.92 km

Friday, 29 August – Leg 1

• Cambyretá 1 – 18.70 km
• Nueva Alborada 1 – 19.25 km
• Yerbatera 1 – 30.00 km
• Autódromo 1 – 2.50 km
• Cambyretá 2 – 18.70 km
• Nueva Alborada 2 – 19.25 km
• Yerbatera 2 – 30.00 km
• Autódromo 2 – 2.50 km

Saturday, 30 August – Leg 2

• Carmen del Paraná 1 – 18.67 km
• Artigas 1 – 22.73 km
• Cantera 1 – 13.74 km
• Autódromo 3 – 2.50 km
• Carmen del Paraná 2 – 18.67 km
• Artigas 2 – 22.73 km
• Cantera 2 – 13.74 km

Sunday, 31 August – Leg 3

• Bella Vista 1 – 21.25 km
• Misión Jesuítica Trinidad 1 – 18.50 km
• Bella Vista 2 – 21.25 km
• Misión Jesuítica Trinidad 2 – 18.50 km (Power Stage)

How to Watch

In Italy, selected stages will be shown on Sky Sport, including Saturday’s and Sunday’s key stages

Global live streaming via Rally.TV.