Ott Tänak Leads Rally Kenya After Thursday’s Stages
After Thursday’s racing at the Rally Kenya, Estonia’s Ott Tänak leads the event 2.4 seconds ahead of Takamoto Katsuta. Elfyn Evans was the winner of the first special stage, with Tänak swiftly taking the lead in the second stage. The competition remains tight as the rally progresses into Friday morning.
The 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC) season is currently featuring Rally Kenya, where Ott Tänak from Estonia is leading after Thursday’s competitive stages. His Hyundai vehicle has placed him 2.4 seconds ahead of his nearest competitor, Takamoto Katsuta from Toyota.
The opening special stage was won by Elfyn Evans, the reigning World Championship leader, with a time of 3 minutes and 09.09 seconds. Kalle Rovanperä and Thierry Neuville, both driving Toyota and Hyundai respectively, finished joint second, just 1.5 seconds behind. Tänak finished fourth in the first stage, trailing Evans by 2.2 seconds.
In the subsequent stage, Tänak achieved the fastest time, propelling him into the overall lead. Although Katsuta was stronger initially, he finished second, 1.1 seconds behind Tänak, with Gregoire Munster in third place, 2.3 seconds adrift. The standings after Thursday indicate Tänak in first, Katsuta in second, and Munster in third, with Kalle Rovanperä, last year’s winner, close behind at +3.0 seconds.
Rally Kenya will continue on Friday, commencing at 6:28 a.m. Estonian time, promising further excitement for the competitors and fans alike.
The Rally Kenya event has highlighted Ott Tänak’s skill and determination as he leads the competition after the first two speed tests. With strong performances from Takamoto Katsuta and Gregoire Munster, the stage is set for an intensely competitive continuation of the rally. Fans will eagerly anticipate the next round of races on Friday morning.
Original Source: news.err.ee
