Oliver Solberg of Sweden maintains a slim one-second lead after Day 2 of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha, as Toyota crews dominate the top positions.

• Oliver Solberg leads with a time of 1:33:50.2.
• Toyota Gazoo Racing occupies the top four spots, including world champion Sebastien Ogier and defending Safari Rally champion Elfyn Evans.
• Despite maintaining the lead, Solberg experienced a rear right puncture on SS8, reducing his earlier significant margin.

The 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha is proving to be a formidable challenge for drivers due to unpredictable and heavy rainfall, transforming stage conditions from dust to treacherous mud and water.

• Drivers like Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans have struggled with mud accumulation and reduced visibility.
• The Kenya Meteorological Department had issued a warning of moderate to heavy rainfall over the preceding 24 hours, particularly affecting highland areas of the Rift Valley.
• Despite the difficult conditions, Oliver Solberg secured the lead after day one, though he too encountered heavy downpours just before the first stages.

Takamoto Katsuta, a prominent driver for the Toyota Gazoo Racing Team, has described the double front puncture he experienced at Kedong' Two during the WRC Safari Rally Kenya on Friday afternoon as the worst in his career at this event.

• The incident involved two simultaneous punctures on its front wheels, which Katsuta called "unusual" for the rough terrain.
• Despite the setback, Katsuta remains determined to chase his second Safari Rally title and aims to make a comeback in the remaining two days of the rally.
• Current leaders include Oliver Soleberg, one second ahead of world champion Sebestian Ogier, who believes the competition is still within his reach.