Historic Victory for Takamoto Katsuta at Kenya Safari Rally

Takamoto Katsuta achieved his first world championship win at the Kenya Safari Rally, marking the first victory for a Japanese driver in the WRC since 1992. Katsuta finished 27.4 seconds ahead of Hyundai's Adrien Fourmaux, with Toyota's Sami Pajari in third place. Elfyn Evans retains his championship lead.

Takamoto Katsuta secured a momentous victory at the Kenya Safari Rally, becoming the first Japanese driver to win a World Rally Championship event since 1992.

In what was his 94th WRC start, Katsuta finished 27.4 seconds ahead of Hyundai's Adrien Fourmaux.

Toyota's Sami Pajari claimed third place, while Elfyn Evans maintained his lead in the drivers' championship with 66 points.

(With inputs from agencies.)