Paraguay Archives - Motorsport

Joshua Dürksen and Eduardo Sánchez discuss how motorsport plays into wider sporting ambitions and long-term investment in sport in Paraguay.

Exclusive: “So I see a bright future in Paraguay” — Dürksen on the growth of motorsport and a nation making its mark on the global sporting stage

Karishma Persad5 days ago2 weeks ago012 mins mins

Paraguay’s sporting landscape is changing at remarkable speed. A country historically defined by football and a deep-seated rally tradition is now entering new territory, building momentum across international events, investing in infrastructure, and gaining global visibility through its athletes. At the heart of the emergence of Paraguay in single-seater motorsport stands its first Formula 2…

Exclusive: Dürksen on the challenges and ambitions shaping Paraguay’s single-seater motorsport future

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 mins mins

As Paraguay accelerates into a new era of sporting ambition, motorsport, embodied by F2 driver Joshua Dürksen, stands as both a symbol of progress and a reminder of the deep-rooted barriers that still challenge the country’s young athletes. Paraguay is hosting global events, investing in infrastructure—including in motorsport—and building new sporting institutions. However, beneath this…

Joshua Dürksen and the power of Paraguayan identity: Inside the challenge of building a pathway to F2

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago05 mins mins

Stepping up to Formula 2 in 2024, Joshua Dürksen arrived in the championship with a strong grounding in single-seater racing. The Paraguayan talent had already secured victories in several junior categories, including the UAE Formula 4, as well as the competitive Italian F4 and ADAC Formula 4 Championships, before making the leap to F2. His…