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March 15, 2026
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Taka too hot as he is crowned 2026 WRC Safari Rally winner

Taka too hot as he is crowned 2026 WRC Safari Rally winner

Katsuta Takamoto of Toyota Gazoo claimed victory in the 2026 WRC Safari Rally, finishing 27.4 seconds ahead of Hyundai’s Adrien Fourmaux, who finished 2nd, while Sami Pajari also from Toyota Gazoo finished a distant third as this year’s edition concluded on Sunday afternoon i..

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Katsuta Takamoto of Toyota Gazoo has been crowned the 2026 WRC Safari Rally winner, clinching his maiden WRC victory after a tense final day in Naivasha.

  • Katsuta Takamoto won by a margin of 27.4 seconds over Hyundai's Adrien Fourmaux.
  • The victory marks a significant milestone for the 33-year-old Japanese driver, who secured his first WRC win and previously achieved his first podium finish at this event.
  • Toyota Gazoo also retained the manufacturer’s title for the fifth consecutive time, with Karan Patel being the best-placed Kenyan driver in 7th in the WRC 2 category.

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