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Oliver Solberg leads the Safari Rally Kenya after navigating treacherous muddy conditions, despite a double puncture in stage 12. He holds a narrow 42.6-second advantage over Toyota teammate Sebastien Ogier, who struggles after losing two minutes due to a left-rear puncture. Elfyn Evans retires from second place with a right-rear suspension failure in stage 13. Tensions rise as drivers criticize rally organizers for “dangerous” route changes, claiming they were not adequately informed. Solberg, Evans, and Takamoto Katsuta experience double punctures, attributing failures to last-minute alterations made to Stage 12. Solberg states, "What they’ve done here is unacceptable," while Evans calls it an “absolute joke.” An FIA spokesperson defends the changes, stating it was necessary to ensure compliance with the defined route. The controversy adds to the drama of a challenging rally.
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