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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
March 14, 2026
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Why rain is a driver's nightmare at the Safari Rally
Rain turns the 2026 Safari Rally into a grueling challenge, testing drivers’ skills on Kenya’s toughest WRC stages...
✨ Key Highlights
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.
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