It's race against time as mechanics put on final touches
Mechanics were racing against time to fix different car components on racing machines before the WRC Safari Rally gets underway this morning in Naivasha...
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Mechanics are in a race against time to put the finishing touches on rally cars at the Kenya Wildlife Service Research and Training Institute as teams finalize preparations for the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha. The event is set to begin this morning with the Shakedown.
- Mechanics are working to fix various car components before the rally starts.
- Notable participants include Diego DomĂnguez, competing in WRC Rally 2 with navigator RogĂ©lio Peñate in a Toyota Yaris.
- Foreign fans, particularly from neighbouring East African Community countries like Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania, are arriving for the four-day motorsport event.
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Neuville Tops Safari Rally Shakedown as Drivers Warn of Brutal Race - March 2026
Thierry Neuville set the fastest time during the shakedown for the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2026, but heavy rain has drivers anticipating a brutal and unpredictable race. The 2026 WRC Safari Rally has officially kicked off in Naivasha, transforming the lakeside town into a hub of activity and economic boom. Mechanics are in a race against time to put the finishing touches on rally cars at the Kenya Wildlife Service Research and Training Institute as teams finalize preparations. The event runs until Sunday, with drivers battling for supremacy on challenging terrains.
