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March 15, 2026
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Katsuta Takamoto inches closer to first WRC Safari rally victory

Katsuta Takamoto inches closer to first WRC Safari rally victory

Toyota Gazoo World Rally Team driver Katsuta Takamoto inched closer to being crowned the winner of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya after becoming the overnight leader on the penultimate day...

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Katsuta Takamoto of Toyota Gazoo World Rally Team is on the verge of winning his first WRC Safari Rally Kenya after taking the lead on the penultimate day.

  • Katsuta Takamoto holds a 42.0 second lead heading into the final stage.
  • The victory hinges on performance in the Wolf Power Stage, Hells Gate 2.
  • This year's rally, the 5th since its WRC return, experienced cancellations of two stages due to heavy rains and poor road conditions.

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