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Takamoto Katsuta seizes the lead in the Safari Rally Kenya as Oliver Solberg and Sebastien Ogier are sidelined by mechanical failures. Solberg, who held a 42.6-second advantage over Ogier, encounters a broken alternator on the return to service. Both drivers face issues likely caused by the challenging stages. Elfyn Evans also retires from the event, marking his first DNF since Greece 2024 due to a damaged right-rear suspension. Katsuta, who finished the morning loop in third, now leads by 1m07.5s over Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville. Adrien Fourmaux from Hyundai rounds out the top three, just 0.7s behind Neuville. Toyota deputy team principal Juha Kankkunen notes the tough conditions, stating the mud caused significant issues for the cars. Crews prepare to tackle the same stages this afternoon to wrap up Saturday’s action.
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