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Exciting Updates from WRC Safari Rally: Ruto to Flag Off at KICC, Rovanpera Sets the Pace, and Toyota's Suspension Upgrade

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Get ready for adrenaline-pumping action at WRC Safari Rally in Kenya with updates on flag-off by Ruto, Rovanpera leading the pack, and Toyota's suspension upgrade!

The WRC Safari Rally in Kenya is gearing up for an exhilarating start as President William Ruto is set to flag off the event at the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes as the convoy makes its way to Kasarani for the thrilling rally action. World champion Kalle Rovanpera has already set the pace, showcasing his skills as the WRC Safari Rally kicks off with high energy and fierce competition.

In a surprising move, Toyota is planning to deploy a suspension update on its GR Yaris Rally1 cars, aiming for their first victory in the 2024 World Rally Championship campaign at Safari Rally Kenya. As drivers gear up for the event with a thrilling shakedown, the anticipation for the intense competition and challenging stages is palpable.

Excitement is building as the 2024 WRC Safari Rally promises a showdown of notable drivers against breathtaking backdrops. Additionally, Kalle Rovanpera's skepticism about the WRC technical overhaul for 2025 adds an intriguing angle to the upcoming rally season.

As the WRC Safari Rally in Kenya unfolds, fans can expect nail-biting races and stunning performances from top drivers. The combination of speed, skill, and strategy will make this event a must-watch for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Stay tuned for more updates and surprises as the rally action unfolds!

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On the radar: Ruto to flag off WRC safari rally at KICC (The Star, Kenya)

President William Ruto will lead the official flag-off at Kenyatta International Convention Centre. After the ceremony, the convoy will make its way to Kasarani ...

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Motorists urged to use alternative routes ahead of WRC (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27 - The Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) has urged motorists plying the Naivasha route to consider using alternative routes ...

World champion Rovanpera sets pace as WRC Safari Rally Kenya ... (新华网)

NAIROBI, March 27 (Xinhua) -- World champion Kalle Rovanpera set the pace as the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally Kenya action got underway ...

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Ferrari's WRC heyday – DirtFish (DirtFish)

Mention “Ferrari” and “1982” around any seasoned motorsport fan, and only one story comes to mind. Villeneuve and Pironi; Imola and Zolder.

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WRC Safari Rally: Rapid Rovanpera edges close rival in ... (People Daily)

Reigning WRC champion Kalle Rovanpera saw off his Belgian rival Thierry Neuville by just two-tenths of a second during the Wednesday.

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Toyota to deploy suspension update at WRC Safari Rally Kenya (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Toyota will unleash a suspension upgrade on its GR Yaris Rally1 cars as it looks to claim its first win of the 2024 World Rally Championship campaign at Safari ...

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Drivers gear up for WRC Safari Rally with thrilling shakedown (Citizen Digital)

Even Kenya 7s rugby player Patrick Odongo couldn't contain his excitement after participating in the shakedown.

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Where and how to watch 2024 WRC Safari Rally (Pulse Live Kenya)

2024 WRC Safari Rally in Kenya promises thrilling competition with notable drivers and challenging stages set against breathtaking landscapes.

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Rovanpera: WRC technical overhaul for 2025 “makes no sense” (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Kalle Rovanpera says he “doesn't really understand” the thinking behind the FIA's proposal to shake up the World Rally Championship Rally1 regulations for next ...

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D-Day: WRC Safari Rally Kenya set for flag-off at KICC (The Star, Kenya)

President Ruto will officially flag-off the rally; this will be followed by a Super Spectator Stage at Kasarani.

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Ugandans throng Naivasha for WRC Safari Rally (Nairobi News)

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is seizing the marketing opportunity presented by the upcoming WRC Safari Rally to promote destination Kenya and stimulate ...

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President Ruto officially flags off WRC safari rally event, terms it a ... (Citizen Digital)

President William Ruto has officially launched the WRC Safari Rally 2024 competition at the Kenyatta International Conventional Centre (KICC) in Nairobi.

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Roar: 2024 WRC Safari rally flag-off in pictures (The Standard)

The yearly rally takes various routes in Naivasha which are Malewa, Loldia, Elementaita, and Soysambu.

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Vroom! President Ruto flags off WRC Safari Rally in bid to break ... (Pulse Live Kenya)

President William Ruto has flagged off the 71st WRC Safari Rally in Nairobi, aiming for record viewership and celebrating Kenya's motorsport heritage.

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PICTURE STORY; President Ruto flags off 2024 WRC Safari Rally at ... (Capital FM Kenya)

President William Ruto on Thursday officially flagged off the 2024 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally at the Kenyatta International Conference ...

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WRC Safari Rally: Neuville edges Tanak to grab early lead (autosport.com)

World Rally Championship leader Thierry Neuville grabbed an early Safari Rally Kenya lead after edging Hyundai team-mate Ott Tanak to win the opening stage.

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WRC Safari Rally: Neuville edges Tanak to grab early lead (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

The most gruelling event on the WRC calendar began with its traditional Kasarani side-by-side super special [4.84km] in the centre of the Kenyan capital ...

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State plans to extend WRC from three to five-day event (The Standard)

Government to extend the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally from a three-day sporting event to five days, to promote economic growth, ...

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PHOTOS: Ruto flags off 2024 WRC Safari Rally, asks organisers to ... (People Daily)

Addressing spectators and rally drivers during the flagging off, the Head of State who was accompanied by Sports and Youths Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ababu ...

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How WRC Rally1 teams embraced the return of the snorkel (autosport.com)

World Rally Championship Rally1 cars will take on a slightly retro look at this week's Safari Rally Kenya as snorkels make their top-tier return.

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The thinking behind Toyota's Safari snorkel – DirtFish (DirtFish)

WRC – A eureka moment in the rain, quick thinking and some reverse engineering has resulted in one of the coolest looking Safari snorkels in history.

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Ruto: We expect WRC to attract at least 100 million viewership (The Star, Kenya)

President William Ruto has expressed his optimism about the viewership of the highly anticipated 2024 WRC Safari Rally. The WRC 2024 is scheduled to take ...

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Kenya president pushing for longer WRC Safari Rally (autosport.com)

A return to a longer and more traditional Safari Rally Kenya round of the World Rally Championship is being pushed by Kenya President William Samoei Ruto.

Kenyan drivers try their luck amongst big boys in WRC Safari Rally ... (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

This year's WRC Safari Rally kicks off on Thursday at the Super Special Kasarani stage and runs through Sunday, March 31st, with the final 19th stage, ...

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Kenya president pushing for longer WRC Safari Rally (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

A return to a longer and more traditional Safari Rally Kenya round of the World Rally Championship is being pushed by Kenya President William Samoei Ruto. Tom ...

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How WRC Rally1 teams embraced the return of the snorkel (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

World Rally Championship Rally1 cars will take on a slightly retro look at this week's Safari Rally Kenya as snorkels make their top-tier return.

Engines roar as Kenyan leader, Ruto flags off grueling WRC Safari ... (Anadolu Agency)

The highly anticipated World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally 2024 kicked off Thursday in Kenya with a ceremonial flag-off led by President William Ruto at ...

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President Ruto wants FIA to reconsider longer WRC Safari (The Star, Kenya)

The iconic Safari reverted to its traditional Easter weekend date after a request from the government last year.

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WRC - Neuville leads Safari Rally Kenya after Kasarani Super Special (FIA)

FIA World Rally Championship leader Thierry Neuville took a slender 0.1-second lead over his Hyundai team-mate Ott Tänak after winning Safari Rally Kenya's ...

Kenya backs WRC Safari Rally's extension from three to five days (Xinhua)

NAIROBI, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Kenya is planning to extend the annual FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally from three to five days, the country's ...

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WRC Safari Rally: Rovanpera stuns rivals to lead as Neuville suffers ... (autosport.com)

Toyota's Kalle Rovanpera completed a stunning sweep of Friday morning stages to lead Safari Rally Kenya, while a puncture hampered World Rally Championship ...

Kenya backs WRC Safari Rally's extension from three to five days (Xinhua)

NAIROBI, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Kenya is planning to extend the annual FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally from three to five days, the country's ...

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In photos: Day One 2024 WRC Safari Rally (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 29 - Rally enthusiasts got an opportunity to meet and greet as well as get autographs of the WRC rally drivers in Naivasha after the Get ...

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WRC instability leaves Hyundai's future hanging in the balance ... (DirtFish)

Hyundai Motorsport is pushing for confirmation of 2025 World Rally Championship regulations as it seeks to clarify its future in the series.

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Tänak crashes out of second place in Kenya – DirtFish (DirtFish)

Ott Tänak's difficult start to the 2024 World Rally Championship season has taken a turn for the worse, as he crashed out of second place on Safari Rally ...

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WRC Safari Rally: Rovanpera stuns rivals to lead as Neuville suffers ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

Toyota's Kalle Rovanpera completed a stunning sweep of Friday morning stages to lead Safari Rally Kenya, while a puncture hampered World Rally Championship ...

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