P1racenews AI automatic summary:
WRC Safari Rally: Sublime Rovanpera tames a wild Safari to head Toyota 1-2
Rovanpera and co-driver Jonne Halttunen secured their first victory of the season in the second event of a partial campaign, finishing 1m37.8s ahead of Toyota team-mate Takamoto Katsuta. M-Sport’s Adrien Fourmaux claimed his second career WRC podium in third, 2m25.1s behind. Rovanpera’s flawless performance in Kenya’s tough 19 stages earned him the title of the only Rally1 driver to complete the event without major delays. His well-timed victory, including a perfect Friday with six test wins, led to a comfortable lead of more than two minutes by the end of the weekend. Toyota celebrated their first win of the season thanks to Rovanpera’s dominant performance. Katsuta also displayed a cautious strategy, securing second place despite punctures and challenges from competitors. Neuville finished fifth after battling punctures and reliability issues, with a Power Stage win helping him extend his championship points.
