Ott Tänak leads Rally Kenya after Thursday’s racing, with a 2.4-second lead over Takamoto Katsuta, who poses strong competition. Elfyn Evans won the first special stage, while Tänak took the lead in the second stage. The top three remain closely contested as the rally progresses.
The 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC) season is currently taking place on the challenging roads of Kenya. At Thursday’s conclusion, Estonia’s Ott Tänak, driving for Hyundai, holds the first position, leading by 2.4 seconds over Takamoto Katsuta from Toyota, his nearest competitor.
The first special stage was secured by Elfyn Evans, the WRC leader, who completed it in 3 minutes 09.09 seconds. Trailing Evans were Kalle Rovanperä and Thierry Neuville, both from Toyota and Hyundai respectively, each finishing 1.5 seconds behind. Tänak placed fourth in the initial stage, clocking a time 2.2 seconds slower than the leader.
In the second stage, Tänak recorded the fastest time, allowing him to take the overall lead. Katsuta offered notable competition, having been ahead during the halfway mark but ultimately finishing second, 1.1 seconds behind Tänak. Gregoire Munster of M-Sport Ford finished third, 2.3 seconds off the leader’s pace.
Following Thursday’s events, the top three in the overall standings remain Tänak, Katsuta, and Munster, with Katsuta at 2.4 seconds behind and Munster trailing by 2.6 seconds. Kalle Rovanperä, the previous year’s winner, maintains proximity at 3.0 seconds behind Tänak.
Rally Kenya will recommence on Friday at 6:28 a.m. Estonian time.
In summary, Ott Tänak leads after Thursday’s rounds of Rally Kenya, demonstrating strong performance and resilience against notable competitors such as Takamoto Katsuta and Gregoire Munster. With the Rally continuing into Friday, the standings are intensely competitive, particularly among the top four drivers, including former champion Kalle Rovanperä.
Original Source: news.err.ee
