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Juan Cruz Yacopini Remains in Intensive Care After Carrizal Accident, Dakar 2026 Withdrawal Confirmed

Medical updates cite no brain involvement alongside slight hemodynamic improvement with prognosis reserved.

Overview

  • The Argentine driver remains in the intensive care unit at Clínica de Cuyo in Mendoza after a recreational dive accident at Dique El Carrizal.
  • Doctors report severe cervical trauma affecting the C1–C2 region with spinal shock following his initial admission to Hospital Perrupato.
  • He suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest during transport and received resuscitation before being stabilized and transferred.
  • Toyota Gazoo Racing confirmed he will not compete in the 2026 Dakar and said it will issue further communications when information is confirmed.
  • Relatives described the incident as “bad luck” as supporters gathered for a prayer vigil near the clinic.