‘Passion for motorsports is incredible’: FIA President Ben Sulayem hails new era of rallying in Paraguay
DUBAI: Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena joined FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and hundreds of thousands of fans at FIA WRC Rally del Paraguay this weekend, to celebrate the growth of motorsport in the country and a new chapter for rallying worldwide.
The two officials met to discuss the development of motorsport in Paraguay and across the Americas, including creating opportunities for young people and bringing more world-class competition to the region.
They watched the iconic Paso de los Teros, a replica of the legendary Group B Audi Quattro S1, which has been built in Paraguay, take on SS17 Encarnacion.
The moment held particular significance for Ben Sulayem, a 14-time FIA Middle East Rally Champion, who competed in an Audi Quattro during his career at the 1987 Qatar Rally.
