Takamoto Katsuta will “never forget” rivals’ help after “biggest” career WRC crash
Takamoto Katsuta has praised the actions of his rivals Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe following the “biggest” accident of his World Rally Championship career at Rally Paraguay. The Toyota driver and co-driver Aaron Johnston were involved in a violent crash, which forced officials to cancel stage 21 of the gravel rally last weekend. Katsuta's GR Yaris went up onto two wheels ... Keep reading
Takamoto Katsuta has thanked his rivals Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe for their assistance after a major crash during Rally Paraguay. The Toyota driver and co-driver Aaron Johnston were involved in a violent collision, leading to the cancellation of stage 21. Katsuta's GR Yaris went into a roll, taking out a telegraph pole before coming to rest on its side.
Despite the severity of the accident, both the driver and co-driver were confirmed to be unharmed. Katsuta, who had previously rolled his GR Yaris in the opening stage of the rally, expressed his gratitude to the safety measures and the quick response of the rescue team. He also emphasized the importance of the support from his rivals, stating that their help was crucial during his time of need.
Katsuta acknowledged their actions, saying he would never forget them and that they would continue to motivate him in future rallies. The two-time WRC rally winner will now concentrate on regaining his form for Rally Chile, which is scheduled for next week. Katsuta expressed his regret over the incident and his commitment to improving for the upcoming events.
He also thanked the fans in Paraguay and South America for their support during the challenging rally.
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