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Takamoto Katsuta finally secured his first victory in the World Rally Championship after years of near misses, winning the demanding Safari Rally Kenya 2026 in dramatic fashion. The Japanese driver, alongside co driver Aaron Johnston, delivered a determined and patient performance to claim victory by 27.4 seconds and write his name into the history of the championship.
Driving for Toyota, Katsuta overcame several setbacks during the rally weekend before emerging as the surprise winner. Adrien Fourmaux finished second to give Hyundai its first podium of the season, while Sami Pajari completed the podium in third place after another consistent performance similar to his result earlier in the season.