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Oliver Solberg dominates the early stages of Safari Rally Kenya, taking a commanding lead over Toyota teammate Elfyn Evans amid challenging weather conditions. Solberg finishes the first service with a 33.3-second advantage, while reigning champion Sébastien Ogier trails by 1m05.1s after two stages. The opening stage, Camp Moran, proves treacherous due to heavy rain, complicating visibility for competitors. Solberg, second on the road, clocks a blistering time, 30 seconds faster than Evans, who struggles with a misted windscreen. “I can't see anything,” Evans states. Despite difficulties, Solberg expresses surprise at his lead: “It was much more about reading the road.” Toyota secures a top-five lockout, with Takamoto Katsuta fourth despite losing his intercom. Sami Pajari rounds out the top five, while Thierry Neuville leads the Hyundai contingent. Conditions shift dramatically in stage two, as Ogier claims the win, but Solberg extends his lead by 3.3 seconds.
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