Japan's Katsuta wins Safari Rally for maiden WRC victory
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Naivasha, Kenya: Japan s Takamoto Katsuta secured his first World Rally Championship victory on Sunday, winning the Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha, ab...
Naivasha, Kenya: Japan's Takamoto Katsuta secured his first World Rally Championship victory on Sunday, winning the Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha, about 90 km northwest of the capital Nairobi.
Driving for Toyota Gazoo Racing, Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston held their nerve over the final stages to claim the win by 27.4 seconds from France's Adrien Fourmaux of Hyundai.
Finland's Sami Pajari, also in a Toyota, finished third to complete the podium after surviving the punishing gravel event, widely regarded as one of the toughest rallies on the WRC calendar.
Hyundai's Esapekka Lappi finished fourth, ahead of Skoda's Robert Virves, who finished fifth overall and topped the WRC2 Rally2 classification.
"It's an incredible feeling. I am grateful to the team for their hard work and support. This win means everything to me," said Katsuta, who became emotional after completing the final stage.
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