Naveen Puligilla, Musa Sherif Set for Paraguay WRC3 Challenge
The Indian duo arrives after winning ARC3 in Rwanda and will tackle 22 gravel stages over 357.64 km, officials said.
- On Thursday, Hyderabad rally driver Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif began the Rally del Paraguay, the 11th round of the FIA World Rally Championship, in Encarnacion near the Argentine border.
- Puligilla arrives with momentum after winning the ARC3 class at last month's Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally, building on his reigning 2025 Indian National Rally Champion title and India's first WRC podium in November 2025.
- Representing Duran Racing, the pair drives a Ford Fiesta Rally3 prepared by MRU Motorsport across 22 red-gravel special stages covering 357.64 km.
- "What makes Paraguay unique is the combination of high-speed stages, changing grip and very tight margins," Puligilla said after Tuesday's recce, noting soft gravel requires precise braking and lines.
- This event launches a demanding back-to-back WRC programme for the team, with the duo competing in the next round in Chile two weeks later.
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Naveen Puligilla, Musa Sherif set for Paraguay WRC3 challenge - The Tribune
Representing the Duran Racing team, the Indian duo will drive a Ford Fiesta Rally3, prepared by MRU Motorsport, as they begin a demanding back-to-back WRC programme that will take them to Paraguay and the next round in Chile, two weeks later
Puligilla And Sherif Aim For Glory At Rally Del Paraguay WRC3 Event
Indian rally driver Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif are participating in the WRC3 category of Rally del Paraguay, the 11th round of the FIA World Rally Championship. The duo, fresh off a win in Rwanda and a historic WRC podium in Saudi Arabia, will navigate 22 red-gravel special stages, with Puligilla emphasising the need for precision due to the rally's challenging conditions.
Popular racing driver Naveen Puligilla from Telangana is all set to compete in the WRC-3 category of the 11th round of the World Rally Championship, the ‘Rally del Paraguay’. He will be competing in the race, which will be held from Thursday to the 30th of this month, in a Ford Fiesta Rally-3 car for Duron Racing, along with his fellow driver Musa Sharif.
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