Ott Tänak from Estonia leads the WRC Rally Kenya after Thursday’s stages, 2.4 seconds ahead of Takamoto Katsuta. Elfyn Evans won the first stage, while Tänak claimed the second stage’s fastest time. The top three are Tänak, Katsuta, and Munster, with Kalle Rovanperä close behind.
The 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC) season is currently taking place in Kenya, showcasing challenging terrain. Following the first two speed tests on Thursday, Estonia’s Ott Tänak, driving for Hyundai, leads the competition, holding a 2.4-second advantage over his nearest competitor, Takamoto Katsuta of Toyota.
The opening special stage at the WRC Safari Rally Kenya was claimed by Elfyn Evans, the current World Championship leader from Toyota, clocking a time of 3 minutes and 9.09 seconds. Kalle Rovanperä of Toyota and Thierry Neuville, driving a Hyundai, secured joint second place, both finishing just 1.5 seconds behind Evans. Tänak finished fourth after this stage, trailing by 2.2 seconds.
In a strong performance during the second stage, Tänak achieved the fastest time, which allowed him to seize the overall lead. Katsuta, who was the closest contender, initially led at the halfway mark but dropped crucial time to finish second, ending 1.1 seconds back. Gregoire Munster of M-Sport Ford ranked third, 2.3 seconds behind.
The results from Thursday’s racing see Tänak, Katsuta, and Munster occupying the top three positions overall, with Katsuta positioned at 2.4 seconds behind and Munster at 2.6 seconds. Last year’s winner, Kalle Rovanperä, is also in close contention, trailing by 3.0 seconds.
Rally Kenya will continue on Friday at 6:28 a.m. Estonian time, promising more thrilling action for fans and competitors alike.
Ott Tänak has taken an early lead following the initial racing phases at Rally Kenya, maintaining a narrow margin over Takamoto Katsuta and Gregoire Munster. The results indicate a competitive event, with strong performances from several drivers as the championship progresses. Fans can anticipate further excitement as the competition resumes on Friday.
Original Source: news.err.ee
