P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kalle Rovanperä is walking a tightrope as he balances speed and caution at Safari Rally Kenya as he manages a
The Toyota 1-2-3 dominance was disrupted due to punctures on Evans and Katsuta’s GR Yaris during the overnight stages. As a result, Evans dropped to fifth place, while Katsuta slipped to third, allowing Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville to move up to second overall. Meanwhile, Rovanperä maintained his lead with a comfortable margin over Neuville, emphasizing the challenge of balancing speed and caution on the difficult stages.
Neuville staged a comeback after encountering tire issues, with a notable complaint being a heavy bump on Sleeping Warrior. In contrast, Tänak and Lappi faced challenges with mechanical issues, including a loose bonnet pin and two damaged tires. Despite frustrations, Katsuta secured a podium finish, while Adrien Fourmaux and Gus Greensmith also delivered strong performances in the top positions.
M-Sport Ford’s Grégoire Munster retired due to broken rear suspension, highlighting the demanding nature of the rally. In the WRC2 category, Greensmith maintained his lead, followed by Oliver Solberg, with Serderidis, Kajetanowicz, and Ciamin rounding out the top 10 positions.
