Hyundai’s Ott Tänak experienced disappointment on the penultimate special stage on Friday in the Safari Rally.
Esapekka Lappi and co-driver Janne Ferm were forced to retire from the Safari Rally during the fifth special stage.
Toyota’s Kalle Rovanperä continued to dominate with the fastest times in the Safari Rally on Friday morning.
Toyota’s Kalle Rovanperä set the fastest time again in the Safari Rally on Friday morning.
Toyota’s Kalle Rovanperä and Hyundai’s Esapekka Lappi clinched a one-two finish on Safari Rally’s first full-length special stage on Friday morning.
The Safari Rally has consistently favoured Toyota’s Japanese driver, Takamoto Katsuta, in previous years.
Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville and Ott Tänak finished almost in lockstep on the opening special stage of the Safari Rally on Thursday.
Under Jari-Matti Latvala’s leadership, Toyota’s rally team has become accustomed to success in the Safari Rally.
At the eve of the Safari Rally in Kenya, Toyota’s WRC driver Takamoto Katsuta is likely facing mixed emotions.
Toyota’s Kalle Rovanperä and Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville were the fastest on the shakedown of the Safari Rally on Wednesday.