Tactical Masterclass Propels Ogier into the Lead

Paraguay has joined the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar for the first time in 2025, becoming the 38th nation to host a championship round. Sébastien Ogier claimed victory to strengthen his WRC title hopes and deliver Toyota its 102nd WRC while equaling Citroën's all-time record

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THURSDAY'S SHAKEDOWN saw Toyota GR Yaris Rallyı driver Takamoto Katsuta steal the crown, with Paraguay’s president Santiago Peña in attendance. Peña strapped in for a high-speed co-drive experience alongside eight-time world champion Sébastien Ogier. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem also joined Peña.