The president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), Mohammed Ben Sulayem, visited the Media Center of the WRC Buenos Rally Paraguay on Thursday, as part of the activities leading up to the start of the world competition, and was received by the National Press Officer of the event, Luis Acosta.
He was then approached by journalists present at the media center, and his visit was televised by the state channel, Paraguay TV. He then gave an hour of his time for interviews reserved for selected national and international journalists.
During the tour, he highlighted the challenge that facing a different territory represents for each driver and praised the shakedown held this morning in the Itapuense district of Trinidad. This allowed competitors to thoroughly test their machines and familiarize themselves with the type of terrain they will encounter starting Friday in the first official stage.
In his remarks, Ben Sulayem praised the president of the Republic, Santiago Peña, and underscored the importance of having leaders who are committed to motorsports as a means of development and international projection.
“When we look for a country, we consider not only the conditions of the terrain, but also the passion of its people, and the Paraguayan people show an extraordinary passion for motor racing, which is shared by President Santiago Peña and the authorities. It was a great decision to choose Paraguay as the venue,” he said.
The WRC ueno Rally del Paraguay represents a historic event with a major impact for the country, consolidating its position as a key venue for world motorsports, generating international visibility, economic momentum, tourism promotion, and national pride.
