UpdatedNathan Limm Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·30 Aug, 2026 09:20 PM4 mins to read‌Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard celebrate placing second in Paraguary. Photo / GettyHayden Paddon has secured his best result since returning to the World Rally Championship with Hyundai.The Kiwi and co-driver John Kennard have placed second at Rally del Paraguay, 25.8 seconds behind Toyota’s Finnish pairing of Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen.

Paraguay marked Paddon’s first World Rally Championship (WRC) event