WRC Safari Rally Kenya

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Date & Time
Thu 28th March 2024 Local
Thu 28th March 2024 12:00am UTC

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WRC

Season
2024

Round
Round 3

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Kenya

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Description

The Safari Rally is an automobile rally held in Kenya. It was first held in 1953 as a celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The event was part of the World Rally Championship from 1973 until 2002, before returning in 2021. It is historically regarded as one of the toughest events in the World Rally Championship, and one of the most popular rallies in Africa. From 2003, a historical event (East African Safari Rally) has been held biennially.

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Result List

01	Kalle Rovanperä	Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT	3:36:04.0
02	Takamoto Katsuta	Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT	+1:37.8
03	Adrien Fourmaux	M-Sport World Rally Team	+2:25.1
04	Elfyn Evans	Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT	+4:20.2
05	Thierry Neuville	Hyundai Shell World Rally Team	+10:17.5
08	Ott Tanak	Hyundai Shell World Rally Team	+21:02.0
12	Esapekka Lappi	Hyundai Shell World Rally Team	+42:21.7
15	Grégoire Munster	M-Sport World Rally Team	+57:55.9

Result Description

Kalle Rovanperä became a two-time winner of Safari Rally Kenya on Sunday afternoon, ending the gruelling African fixture with a 1m 37.8s victory margin having led since Friday morning.
In by far the most gruelling FIA World Rally Championship round so far this season, it was Rovanperä’s meticulous balance of both speed and maturity that ultimately secured his 12th career victory.

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