“WRC Paraguay 2025: first Rally debut

WRC Paraguay: A Historic Debut on the World Championship Calendar. From August 28 to 31 in Itapùa region with massive local support

The 2025 WRC Paraguay Rally marks an important milestone for South American motorsport, making its first appearance on the official calendar of the FIA World Rally Championship. The event will take place from August 28 to 31, 2025, with its headquarters in the vibrant city of Encarnación, located in the Itapúa region in the south of the country, near the Argentine border.

An Anticipated Debut

This stage marks the tenth round of the 2025 WRC calendar and stands out for its gravel routes, which cross breathtaking landscapes and challenging terrain. The red dirt roads of southern Paraguay will offer a unique challenge to the drivers, combining speed and precision on varying surfaces. There will also be sections where the cars will have to navigate through dense vegetation. Many of these routes leave little margin for error, even for the most skilled drivers.

Route and Terrain

The rally features 19 special stages, totaling 333.18 km of timed sections. The stages will wind through the Itapúa region, offering a variety of terrains and conditions that will test both the drivers’ skills and the vehicles’ durability.

This round represents not only a geographic expansion for the WRC but also a historic opportunity to promote Paraguay as a new destination in the international rally scene.. Based in the city of Encarnación, near the Argentina border, the event promises a mix of smooth red-earth stages and trickier technical sections through dense vegetation. While the surface is mostly soft and fast, deep ruts and sudden surface changes are expected to keep drivers guessing across the weekend.

Visibility may also be a factor in the WRC Paraguay stages – fine dust hangs in the air in dry conditions, while summer showers could quickly flip the script. Add in unfamiliar pace and limited data for teams and engineers, and Rally del Paraguay becomes a true all-round test of adaptability.

Crews who learn fast and stay flexible will thrive. Those who push too early or underestimate the conditions? They’ll pay the price.

Local and International Impact

The arrival of the WRC in Paraguay not only raises the profile of motorsport in the country but also boosts the local economy through tourism and event-related activities. The event is an integral part of EXPO Paraguay, a full experience attracting thousands of motorsport fans. The WRC debut in Paraguay has been met with great enthusiasm from the local population. Over 250,000 spectators are expected, with around 60,000 attending just in the city of Encarnación. Local authorities have made significant investments in infrastructure to ensure the event’s success, including road paving and the acquisition of an asphalt plant.

The rally represents not only a major sporting event but also an opportunity to promote tourism and the culture of the Itapúa region, leaving a positive legacy in the local communities.

For more details on the event, visit the official website: http://rallydelparaguay.com.