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Kenya president pushing for longer WRC Safari Rally
The Safari Rally is known for being the toughest event on the WRC schedule, pushing drivers and teams to their limits. It made a comeback to the WRC calendar in 2021 after nearly two decades, albeit in a shorter form. This year’s edition, organized by a new Kenyan group, will span four days with a total of 367.76 kilometers of timed stages. President Ruto expressed interest in restoring the rally to its former longer distance glory during the 2024 edition’s ceremonial start. There is potential for Ruto’s desire to materialize, as the FIA and WRC Promoter are looking into more flexible event formats. The FIA’s vision for top-level rallying includes a mix of endurance and sprint rallies, with discussions on evolving event structures ongoing. Former WRC team principal David Richards mentioned that the FIA is willing to consider new ideas and adapt event formats to better suit the championship’s future.
