P1racenews AI automatic summary:
WRC Safari Rally: Tanak, Lappi retirements hands Rovanpera huge lead
Rovanpera set a blistering pace on his factory Toyota, leading team-mate Elfyn Evans by 56.9s into Saturday. Takamoto Katsuta secured third place, setting up a provisional Toyota 1-2-3 after a tough day for Hyundai. Lappi faced a transmission issue, ending his day prematurely, giving Tanak the second spot before crashing out. Championship leader Thierry Neuville survived a puncture, finishing fourth ahead of M-Sport-Ford drivers Fourmaux and Munster.
Conditions remained challenging with hot weather and grey clouds replacing clear skies. Rovanpera continued his impressive performance, winning stages and extending his lead. Tanak experienced terminal trouble hitting a rock, while Neuville faced a close call surviving a big moment. Rain fell before the day ended, adding to the drama of the rally.
