As Elfyn Evans rolled through South America, his goal was clear: bring the world title closer to home. But the weekend in Paraguay belonged to Sami Pajari, who claimed his third straight win and slashed Evans' lead to just 20 points. This is not just a number; it's a warning that the 2026 WRC title fight is far from over.
Pajari, the only Toyota driver on the podium this weekend, delivered under pressure. Evans, meanwhile, had to settle for fourth, a result that keeps him on top but with a shrinking margin. Behind them, the drama unfolded at Hyundai. Hayden Paddon finished second, and Adrien Fourmaux took third, delaying Toyota's 10th consecutive constructors' title celebration.
Toyota was on the brink of glory, but the Paraguay slip-up means they must wait. Hyundai, despite trailing by 173 points in the constructors' standings, showed a strong fight. However, with only three rounds left—and one, the Saudi Arabia Rally, at risk of cancellation—a comeback seems highly unlikely.
The most intriguing storyline is Pajari's relentless form, which has become a serious threat to Evans. If this trend continues, the title could slip away from the Welshman in the final stretch. Can Evans hold on, or will Pajari steal the spotlight?
2026 WRC Championship Standings
Here are the top 10 drivers and team standings after Round 10 in Paraguay.
Baca Juga
Sami Pajari meraih kemenangan ketiga beruntun di WRC 2026 dengan menjuarai Rally Paraguay. Hasil ini memperketat persaingan dengan pemimpin klasemen Elfyn Evans.
Sami Pajari mencetak sejarah dengan tiga kemenangan WRC beruntun di Reli Paraguay. Evans tetap pimpin klasemen, Paddon dan Fourmaux bersinar.
Sami Pajari mencatat sejarah WRC dengan tiga kemenangan beruntun pertamanya di Rally del Paraguay. Simak detail balapan dan dampaknya di klasemen.
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