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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
March 2, 2026
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Why SportPesa racing speedster Varese feels unstoppable

Leading Japanese constructor Toyota will send a formidable line up to battle for honours in the third leg of the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC), the Safari Rally in Naivasha on March 12-15...
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SportPesa Racing driver Leonardo Varese is set to make his debut in the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2026 in Naivasha, March 12-15, in a locally built GR Yaris Rally3 machine, aiming for a top-five finish in the national category.
- Varese and navigator Kigo Kareithi are backed by Sh40 million in sponsorship from SportPesa.
- They will compete in the Kenya National Rally Championship (KNRC) category after acquiring the car late.
- Varese describes the new car as the "quickest machine I have ever driven" and emphasizes his and his navigator's strong chemistry and fitness preparation.
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