Kenya - SS8: Evans launches hostilities between the Toyotas

Elfyn Evans was fastest on SS8 of Safari Rally Kenya. Sébastien Loeb set the 5th time for his return to the track.

Published on 25/06/2022 à 08:16

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Kenya – SS8: Evans launches hostilities between the Toyotas

La bataille continue entre les Toyota. Pour la première spéciale de la journée de samedi au Kenya (Soysambu 1, 29,32 km), c’est Elfyn Evans qui a été le plus rapide de l’ES8, avec un temps de 18’14″2. Le Gallois a devancé la Hyundai de Thierry Neuville with 3″6 ahead and the leader of the rally, Kalle Rovanperä (+6″3). The vice-world champion regained 2nd place in the general classification, previously held by his teammate Takamoto Katsuta (7th, +18″8).

French side, Sébastien Ogier will try to re-enter the top 5 after his mishap yesterday during SS7. The Gapençais finished 4th in the special, 9″1 behind Evans, in front of the ghost of the day Sébastien Loeb. The pilot M-Sport a réalisé le 5e temps à 13″2 du meilleur chrono. Adrien fourmaux experienced yet another ordeal during this SS8, first with a puncture then a broken suspension. The Frenchman then embarrassed his teammate Craig Breen for a few minutes.

One accident to note was that of Gus Greensmith, who lost control of his Ford Puma on a bend. The car was then stuck on its side. The Briton was able to restart but with a lot of delay, but he is at the start of SS9.