Based in the city of Encarnación, near the Argentina border, the event promises a mix of smooth red-earth stages and trickier technical sections through dense vegetation. While the surface is mostly soft and fast, deep ruts and sudden surface changes are expected to keep drivers guessing across the weekend.
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Key Facts
DATE
27 - 30 AUGUST 2026
Servicepark
Encarnación, Paraguay
Entry List
TBC
Stages
TBC
Surface
Gravel
Itinerary
TBC
Maps
TBC
Travel Information
Website
Hashtag
#WRCdelParaguay
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About the Rally
Paraguay mades its WRC debut in 2025 – and it made a statement!
Based in the city of Encarnación, near the Argentina border, the event promises a mix of smooth red-earth stages and trickier technical sections through dense vegetation. While the surface is mostly soft and fast, deep ruts and sudden surface changes are expected to keep drivers guessing across the weekend.
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The Challenge
What makes Paraguay unique is the blend of high-speed stages with changeable grip and tight margins. The soft gravel surface can cut up quickly, especially on second passes, creating deep ruts and catching out anyone who misjudges braking or lines.
Visibility may also be a factor – fine dust hangs in the air in dry conditions, while rain showers could quickly flip the script. Add in unfamiliar pace and limited data for teams and engineers, and Rally del Paraguay becomes a true all-round test of adaptability.
Crews who learn fast and stay flexible will thrive. Those who push too early or underestimate the conditions? They’ll pay the price.
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Did you know?
- 2025 marks the first time Paraguay has hosted a round of the FIA World Rally Championship.
- Rally del Paraguay has been part of the CODASUR championship for years and is known for its vibrant rally culture.
- Encarnación, the rally base, sits on the Paraná River and is one of Paraguay’s most scenic cities.
- This is the third South American country to host a WRC round in the modern era, after Argentina and Chile.
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Follow the Rally
Every stage is live and on demand at Rally.TV – including all onboard cameras and expert analysis.
Spectator information can be found on the ueno Rally del Paraguay website.
