Safari Rally: Toyota’s Katsuta takes over lead on day of high drama

Defending champion Elfyn Evans, Oliver Solberg and world champion Ogier retire with mechanical problems...
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Unforeseen drama and harsh conditions marked the penultimate leg of the World Rally Championship Safari Rally, propelling Takamoto Katsuta of Toyota Gazoo Racing to the lead heading into the final day.
- Three key Toyota drivers, including defending champion Elfyn Evans, retired due to mechanical failures.
- Takamoto Katsuta, who started fifth, now leads by 1 minute and 25.5 seconds.
- Despite the setbacks, the retired Toyota drivers may rejoin with a 30-minute penalty after overnight repairs.
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