Friday at the Safari Rally Kenya 2025 delivered a rollercoaster of action, proving once again why this is one of the toughest rallies in the world. With 159.06km of grueling terrain, the drivers pushed their machines to the limit, navigating through the dusty, rocky, and unpredictable Naivasha stages.
Elfyn Evans Takes Charge
The day belonged to Elfyn Evans, who showed masterful control and precision, keeping his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 ahead of the pack. But the battle is far from over—Ott Tänak is breathing down his neck, determined to reclaim Hyundai’s dominance in Kenya. The Estonian driver is pushing his Hyundai i20 N Rally1 to the limit, and with Saturday’s brutal stages ahead, the championship fight is wide open.
Challenges and Setbacks
Rallying is as much about endurance as it is about speed, and Adrien Fourmaux learned that the hard way. After a troubled Thursday, his mechanical issues persisted, forcing him to fight through the day with a compromised Ford Puma Rally1. The demanding terrain took its toll on several drivers, proving why the Safari Rally is the ultimate test of man and machine.
Saturday: The Real Test Begins
As we head into Saturday’s unforgiving stages, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With Sleeping Warrior, Elementeita, and Soysambu on the horizon, will Evans hold his lead, or will Tänak and the Hyundai camp stage a comeback? The terrain is rougher, tougher, and more punishing—it’s survival of the fastest.
Can Evans withstand the pressure? Or will the unforgiving Safari Rally claim more victims? Stay tuned for more updates!
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