Safari Rally Kenya 2026

Safari Rally Kenya 2026


12. 03. 2026 - 16. 03. 2026

Neuville Thierry
11
Thierry Neuville
Martijn Wydaeghe
BEL
BEL
Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team
Hyundai i20 N Rally1
P1
RC1
BEL
BEL
Wydaeghe Martijn
LK
Peale LK
LK Lk nimi Pikkus (km) Aeg Järjekord LK Vahe liidriga
(s/km)
Keskmine kiirus Järjekord peale LK Aeg kokku Vahe liidriga Karistus
1 Camp Moran 1 24.35 00:25:09.5 6. 00:02:13.3
5.47
58.07 6. 00:25:09.5 00:02:13.3
2 Mzabibu 1 8.86 00:07:31.0 6. 00:00:12.8
1.44
70.72 6. 00:32:40.5 00:02:21.9
4 Loldia 1 18.95 00:14:34.8 7. 00:00:16.0
0.84
77.98 6. 00:47:15.3 00:02:21.7
5 Kengen Geothermal 1 13.16 00:07:02.2 4. 00:00:08.9
0.68
112.21 6. 00:54:17.5 00:02:16.8
6 Kedong 1 13.79 00:06:28.1 3. 00:00:05.5
0.40
127.92 6. 01:00:45.6 00:02:15.3
7 Kedong 2 13.79 00:06:26.4 5. 00:00:02.0
0.15
128.48 6. 01:07:12.0 00:02:09.5
8 Kengen Geothermal 2 13.16 00:06:53.5 3. 00:00:03.3
0.25
114.57 6. 01:14:05.5 00:01:40.2
9 Loldia 2 18.95 00:14:15.9 5. 00:00:01.8
0.09
79.71 5. 01:28:21.4 00:01:41.7
10 Mzabibu 2 8.86 00:07:14.9 6. 00:00:07.1
0.80
73.34 5. 01:35:36.3 00:01:46.1
11 Soysambu 1 24.94 00:15:48.9 6. 00:00:30.0
1.20
94.62 7. 01:51:25.2 00:02:16.1
12 Elmenteita 1 18.01 00:11:30.1 3. 00:00:13.8
0.77
93.95 6. 02:02:55.3 00:02:08.2
13 Sleeping Warrior 1 18.41 00:13:08.9 7. 00:01:36.6
5.25
84.01 4. 02:16:04.2 00:02:41.1
14 Soysambu 2 24.94 00:25:12.8 25. 00:10:00.0
24.06
59.35 11. 02:41:17.0 00:11:06.8
15 Elmenteita 2 18.01 00:20:45.3 27. 00:10:00.0
33.31
52.06 12. 03:02:02.3 00:21:02.1
Informatsioon
Kuupäev ja kellaaeg LK Informatsioon
14.03.2026 14:03 14 retired (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): technical problem - driveshaft in SS 14
14.03.2026 14:03 14 (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): stopped again with damaged suspension
14.03.2026 14:03 14 (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): puncture
14.03.2026 14:03 13 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): Lots of dramas, honestly it was a nightmare. It was a proper adventure and it is not the way you want to go overheating on the last stage and I had zero visibility because the washing system didn’t work anymore. There was lots of trouble and we got to the end, but I was really taking care of the car to get through because I knew everyone would have similar troubles. We fixed the radiator and the engine but we lost all the drive and the clutch went and it seems like everyone is struggling with the same issue. Somehow trying hard I got it going and I’m happy to be here. Nothing is done yet and we saw Solberg getting pushed by a car the whole way back and we saw Ogier getting towed. Passing the cars on the road and realised we were gaining positions. I think we are second now but still there is no guarantee we are going to finish the rally. It is still very long.
14.03.2026 14:03 13 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): I couldn't see a thing but we are here.
14.03.2026 14:03 13 (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): car is overheating
14.03.2026 14:03 12 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): It was not a good stage for me honestly. There is a.lot of cutting and people went wide everywhere. It is a long day so we need to take care of the car and we have lost part of the front bumper which is not ideal.
14.03.2026 13:03 11 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): I don't know, I had a good stage. It is about how much risk you take in the mud and it is all about that. We need to work on the car with the understeer.
13.03.2026 16:03 10 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): What is wrong? A lot of things.
13.03.2026 15:03 9 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): I don't know. We have a lot of smoke and I don't know what it is on the windscreen but it is not water. No, not the same issues as yesterday.
13.03.2026 15:03 9 (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): water temperature issues
13.03.2026 15:03 8 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): It was quite an ok stage I have to say the rear was following the front of the car quite well which wasn't the case before. In the ruts I am feeling ten times more comfortable, but outside of the ruts I have no feeling for the car.
13.03.2026 15:03 7 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): I don't know the road is very destroyed but there are some lines so you can keep the car in the lines and increase the grip and drivability. Driving on top of the road is still where we struggle. I had to avoid a couple of big rocks in here. There was one I couldn't avoid and I thought we had a puncture but luckily we didn't.
13.03.2026 14:03 6 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): The stage is straight all the time and big compressions. It was a bit less harsh than in the recce. We need to protect the car as the rally is still long and the second pass will be even worse. I think it was a good approach. We got a puncture but no time lost.
13.03.2026 14:03 5 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): We had a rear left puncture but I don't think it cost us too much time. It feels very slow there is no power and compared to previous years it is much worse. It is a different kind of driving style and somehow have to use the engine differently. I'm really struggling. Kenya is a nice rally and I want to enjoy and not complain too much.
13.03.2026 14:03 5 (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): puncture
13.03.2026 14:03 4 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): I stalled the engine under braking and the car was sliding straight, I had to restart the engine and I lost maybe five or six seconds. It is very difficult the car is bouncing in every direction.
13.03.2026 14:03 4 (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): stalled engine
12.03.2026 16:03 2 (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): issues with water temperature
12.03.2026 14:03 1 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): We need a boat in there or something else than a rally car. I took it carefully you don't know where it is slippery and what is behind the corner. Nothing is working everything is soo cold, the brakes. The rally is long, anything can happen.