World Rally Championship: An African Adventure at the Safari Rally Kenya
The 2025 FIA World Rally Championship is set to unfold at the Safari Rally Kenya, following a competitive Rally Sweden. Elfyn Evans leads the points standings for Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT after his latest victory. Kalle Rovenpera and Takamoto Katsuta are set to challenge him, while Hyundai seeks to improve their standing. Fans can watch the event on DAZN’s dedicated Rally TV channel.
This week, the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship commences its thrilling journey into the African wilderness with the Safari Rally Kenya. Following the intense competition at Rally Sweden, where only 32.8 seconds separated the top five crews, Elfyn Evans emerged victorious, securing his tenth WRC win and matching the late Richard Burns on the all-time UK winners list. As the championship transitions from icy terrains to gravel roads, expectations rise for this high-stakes event in Kenya.
Elfyn Evans leads the points standings significantly, presenting a formidable challenge for his Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT teammates, particularly Kalle Rovenpera, the double world champion. Rovenpera returns to a familiar terrain after winning the demanding Safari Rally in 2024, though his current performance has been inconsistent. Nonetheless, he aims to regain his competitive edge amidst the rising temperatures of Kenya.
Joining Rovenpera is teammate Takamoto Katsuta, who narrowly missed winning the previous event in Sweden. Having shown impressive pace, Katsuta is poised to secure his first win. Meanwhile, the Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team, led by reigning champion Thierry Neuville, seeks to improve their standings after struggling early in the season. Utilizing an older car model, the team aims to challenge Toyota’s dominance in Kenya.
M-Sport Ford’s relatively inexperienced roster, featuring Grégoire Munster and Josh McErlean, aims to complete the challenging stages while developing their pace. Both drivers made strides in Sweden and could vie for podium positions if fortunes align. Additionally, contenders in the WRC2 series include Oliver Solberg and Gus Greensmith, both of whom are eager for success, particularly in the local rally scene with drivers like Karan Patel and Carl Tundo, who aim for podium finishes in front of home fans.
Fans can catch all the action of the 2025 World Rally Championship on DAZN, which offers a dedicated Rally TV channel. Viewers may subscribe to Rally TV independently or as an add-on to their existing DAZN subscription, while ensuring they have access to all WRC and ERC races this year.
The Safari Rally Kenya promises to be an exhilarating event within the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship, highlighting the intense competition among top drivers such as Elfyn Evans and Kalle Rovenpera. With the dynamics of gravel racing contrasting sharply with previous events, teams are strategizing to overcome Toyota’s current dominance. Fans can look forward to thrilling performances as the teams tackle the challenges presented by the rugged Kenyan terrain.
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