Sport Health Local 2025-12-20T22:25:40+00:00

World Rally Champion injured in Mendoza accident

Argentine rally driver and World Rally Raid Champion Juan Cruz Yacopini was seriously injured in an accident at a dam in Mendoza province. He suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest and is in critical condition.


World Rally Champion injured in Mendoza accident

Argentine rally driver Juan Cruz Yacopini was seriously injured in an accident over the weekend at El Carrizal Dam in Mendoza province. The incident occurred while he was boating. Yacopini, who recently became the World Rally Raid Champion, suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest and remains hospitalized in critical condition. It is reported that the driver was resuscitated at the scene and urgently transported to a healthcare facility, where he is under close medical supervision. His condition remains critical and the prognosis is reserved. The news has caused concern in the Argentine motorsport community, especially as the incident occurred shortly after one of the biggest achievements of his career. Pending an official medical report, various sports figures have expressed their support and sent messages of solidarity to the Mendoza driver and his team, awaiting a favorable recovery.