World Rally Championship: Exciting Developments at the Safari Rally Kenya
The Safari Rally Kenya is the third leg of the 2025 WRC, following Elfyn Evans’s victory in Sweden. Evans leads the points, but competitors like Kalle Rovenpera and Takamoto Katsuta pose significant challenges. Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville looks to regain form against Toyota’s dominance. Local drivers also seek podium finishes, with full coverage available on DAZN’s Rally TV.
The 2025 FIA World Rally Championship is set to take a thrilling turn at the Safari Rally Kenya, transitioning from the snowy landscapes of Sweden to the African terrain. Rally Sweden concluded with a tense finish, where the top five competitors were just 32.8 seconds apart, culminating in Elfyn Evans’s victory. This win marked his tenth career victory, matching Richard Burns on the UK all-time winners list.
Following the last rally, attention shifts to Evans, who holds a lead in the points standings, thanks to his performance and the dominance of Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT this season. With Sébastien Ogier focusing on selective events, Evans aims to capitalize on the gravel surface in Kenya, though competition from teammates like Kalle Rovenpera, last year’s champion at this rally, and Takamoto Katsuta, is expected.
The Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team, led by defending champion Thierry Neuville, seeks to improve after a challenging start to the season with Neuville currently in fourth place. They are piloting an older car model to regain consistency against a dominant Toyota lineup, hoping to leverage insights gained from last year’s podium finish. Joining them is Adrien Fourmaux, who will apply his Kenyan experience as well.
M-Sport Ford enters the Safari Rally with a less experienced driver setup featuring Grégoire Munster and Josh McErlean, tasked with gaining speed while ensuring they finish amidst the unpredictability of the rally stages. In the WRC2 series, competitors like Oliver Solberg and Gus Greensmith are also aiming for top positions, while local drivers Karan Patel and Carl Tundo will represent home interests in pursuit of podium finishes.
Fans can catch all the action from the 2025 World Rally Championship on Rally TV, available via DAZN’s app. Subscribers can either opt for Rally TV as a standalone service or as an add-on to existing DAZN subscriptions, providing global coverage of all WRC events except in certain regions including France and Japan.
The Safari Rally Kenya promises to be a major highlight in the 2025 World Rally Championship, featuring top competitors and various teams facing unique challenges. Elfyn Evans’s recent success positions him favorably, yet fierce competition from Toyota teammates and Hyundai players prevails. With local drivers also vying for podiums, the event showcases the diverse and thrilling nature of rally racing. Coverage is accessible through DAZN, ensuring fans can follow the action closely.
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