Overview
Event Name: 2021 Safari Rally Kenya
Date: Jun 24–27 2021
Location: Naivasha and Kenya's Rift Valley
Championship: FIA World Rally Championship, round 6 of 12
Surface: Rough gravel and sand
History
Event
2020s
2021 Safari Rally Kenya (Naivasha and Kenya's Rift Valley)
Route
Road profile: Fesh-fesh sand, rain and deep ruts can decide a rally.
Typical demands: Mechanical durability, water crossings, dust and fragile tyres.
Open savannah roads and rocky Rift Valley tracks.
🏆 Results
Overall Winner
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Toyota Yaris WRC
2nd Place
Takamoto Katsuta & Dan Barritt · Toyota Yaris WRC
3rd Place
Ott Tänak & Martin Järveoja · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
The Safari returned to the WRC after a 19-year absence, with Ogier taking victory.
Car Highlights
- Toyota Yaris WRC: 1.6-litre turbo World Rally Car with four-wheel drive.
- Competitive focus: Rough gravel and sand setup, tyre allocation and reliability played a central role in this event.
Navigation & Challenges
- Stage conditions: Mechanical durability, water crossings, dust and fragile tyres.
- Co-driver role: Precise pace notes and timely road-condition updates were vital to the crew's speed and safety.
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