Kalle Rovanperä led the Safari Rally Kenya shakedown with a time of 4:34.5. He was followed by Thierry Neuville from Hyundai and Ott Tänak.
The event was marked by a drivers’ protest over recent FIA regulations, with many limiting media interactions.
The Safari Rally Kenya is scheduled to kick off on March 20, with parts of the race taking place in Nairobi and Naivasha.
The drivers’ protest adds a layer of complexity to this year’s event, reflecting ongoing tensions within the WRC community.
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