Sami Pajari “stunned” by WRC record after third straight victory
Sami Pajari admitted he had not realised he had made WRC history by winning Rally Paraguay, as well as put the Toyota driver firmly in the hunt for a maiden World Rally Championship title. Pajari and co-driver Marko Salminen came through one of the most attritional rallies in recent memory to become the first crew in WRC history to claim their first three WRC wins back-to-back. The Finnish ...…
Sami Pajari has expressed his astonishment at achieving a historic feat in Rally Paraguay, marking his third consecutive victory in the World Rally Championship (WRC). The Finnish driver, teamed with Marko Salminen, secured a triumph in one of the most challenging rallies in recent years, becoming the first pair in WRC history to clinch their first three wins in a row.
Pajari, currently 20 points behind championship leader Elfyn Evans, admitted that the accomplishment was both special and remarkable, noting that it had never been done before. Despite facing difficulties such as a water leak that required time to diagnose and fix, the team's reliability and performance were top-notch, particularly in managing tyre gaps and overall driving strategy.
Pajari emphasized the importance of careful management of gaps and tyre conditions over raw speed, which proved crucial in Paraguay. With three rounds remaining in the season and only 20 points separating him from the championship lead, Pajari remains focused on maintaining his exceptional form but cautioned against getting overly ambitious about winning the title just yet.
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