{
  "id": 4477156,
  "title": "Sami Pajari makes WRC history with third consecutive win in Paraguay",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/sami-pajari-makes-wrc-history-with-third-consecutive-win-in-paraguay",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T18:25:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/sami-pajari-makes-wrc-history-with-third-consecutive-win-in-paraguay/10850852/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sami Pajari etched his name into WRC history by clinching a third consecutive victory at Rally Paraguay, narrowing Elfyn Evans' championship lead to just 20 points. The Toyota driver, alongside co-driver Marko Salminen, overcame Paraguay's challenging, constantly shifting clay/gravel stages in a 25.8-second margin over Hyundai's Hayden Paddon. Paddon made his first top-tier WRC gravel start since 2018, securing the final podium spot. Pajari hailed the team's achievement, emphasizing the reliability of their car as the key to their success. The rally, known for survival challenges, saw numerous retirements, including Toyota teammates Takamoto Katsuta and Oliver Solberg, who faced engine issues and punctures. Despite Solberg's early setback, he finished fifth overall. M-Sport's Jon Armstrong retired with suspension failure, while WRC2 class winner Diego Dominguez claimed a well-received victory in Paraguay.",
  "summary": "Sami Pajari made World Rally Championship history with a third consecutive victory at Rally Paraguay, cutting Elfyn Evans’ championship lead to 20 points. After taking a maiden win in Estonia followed by triumph in Finland, Pajari and co-driver Marko Salminen managed to tame Paraguay’s abrasive, constantly changing clay/gravel stages. The Toyota pairing claimed an impressive victory by ... Keep…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sami Pajari wins third consecutive WRC title in Paraguay",
    "Elfyn Evans' championship lead reduced to 20 points",
    "Pajari credits team's reliability for victory"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}