Overview
Event Name: 2026 Safari Rally Kenya
Date: Mar 12–15 2026
Location: Naivasha and Kenya's Rift Valley
Championship: FIA World Rally Championship, round 3 of 13
Surface: Rough gravel and sand
History
Event
2020s
2026 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
Takamoto Katsuta & Aaron Johnston · Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
2nd Place
Adrien Fourmaux & Alexandre Coria · Hyundai i20 N Rally1
3rd Place
Sami Pajari & Marko Salminen · Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
Katsuta achieved his first outright WRC victory.
Car Highlights
- Toyota GR Yaris Rally1: 1.6-litre turbo Rally1 car competing without hybrid boost.
- 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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