Author: Rally Fanatics

What a rally. What a finish. Croatia Rally delivered one of the most dramatic conclusions of the season—reminding us once again why the World Rally Championship is never over until the final stage. Katsuta Strikes Again Against all odds, Takamoto Katsuta has done it again.The Japanese driver secured back-to-back victories, following his emotional triumph in…

After the mud, chaos, and sheer brutality of Safari Rally Kenya 2026, the World Rally Championship shifts gears literally. Welcome to Croatia Rally.From April 9–12, the championship heads to a completely reimagined battleground where precision replaces survival, and speed meets unforgiving tarmac. Toyota vs Hyundai: The Momentum Battle Heading into Croatia, Toyota Gazoo Racing arrives…

There are rallies… and then there is Safari Rally Kenya 2026. For fans, it is never just about the cars.It is about the journey, the atmosphere, the unpredictability and the feeling that, for a few days, Kenya becomes the center of the motorsport world. But this year felt… different. The Missing Nairobi Build-Up In previous…

Sunday delivered a moment of pure history in the World Rally Championship. After surviving one of the most brutal editions of the rally in recent years, Takamoto Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston secured their first-ever WRC victory at Safari Rally Kenya 2026. It was a sensational drive through the unforgiving Kenyan terrain — a rally…

Saturday delivered one of the most dramatic turning points of Safari Rally Kenya 2026, as the brutal Kenyan terrain once again reminded the World Rally Championship field that Safari Rally is as much about survival as it is about speed.Multiple retirements reshaped the leaderboard and opened the door for a new rally leader. Katsuta Inherits…

Day 2 of Safari Rally Kenya 2026 delivered another intense chapter in what is quickly becoming a strategic battle between teammates and rivals alike.The day began with a disruption as SS3 Camp Moran 2 was cancelled due to deteriorating road conditions, forcing organisers to adjust the schedule. The action therefore kicked off with SS4 later…

Day one of Safari Rally Kenya 2026 delivered exactly what fans expect from the legendary event — drama, unpredictable weather, and mechanical survival.What began as a promising start for Hyundai Motorsport quickly turned into a day where Toyota Gazoo Racing reminded everyone why Kenya has become their stronghold. Shakedown Hints at Hyundai Pace Earlier in…

The wait is finally over. The engines roar to life as Safari Rally Kenya 2026 begins with the traditional shakedown at Training Institute (WRTI) Naivasha, giving teams their first real taste of the unforgiving Kenyan terrain. For fans, the Nawisa shakedown stage offers the perfect early glimpse of the machines preparing for the legendary Safari…

With one week to go, the World Rally Championship shifts from Scandinavian ice to African brutality. After commanding 1-2-3 finishes in both Monte Carlo Rally and Rally Sweden, Toyota arrives in Kenya with momentum, numbers — and pressure. The battlefield?350.52 competitive kilometres of dust, rock, rain and raw endurance in Naivasha. This is not just…

Rally Sweden has wrapped up in spectacular fashion, delivering one of the most dramatic winter showdowns in recent memory. Snowbanks, razor-thin margins, and relentless pace defined the weekend — but in the end, it was precision and patience that conquered the ice. Evans Makes It Back-to-Back in Sweden Elfyn Evans and co-driver Scott Martin produced…