This archive report was first published on 27 June 2021.
The 2021 WRC Safari Rally is nearing its end, with the final stage, Hells Gate, set to take place on Sunday. This 10.56km stage will be the last opportunity for drivers to gain points and potentially win the rally.
According to Nelson Jeremy's photo, the stage starts with a steep set of hills, followed by a loose rocky surface and twists and turns that will make the vehicles struggle for traction. However, with the power they have, it should be a challenging but manageable drive.
The drivers' ability to maneuver the hills, hold their lines, manage the dust, and hit top speeds will be crucial in winning this stage and gaining the coveted 6 points.
On Sunday, the drivers will start off at Loldia at 7:26am and the second loop at 11:25am. They will then move to Hells Gate at 8:38am and 1:38pm. The action will start at Loldia, Hells Gate, Malewa, Loldia 2, and end in Hells Gate at the 'Wolfs Power Stage.
As the battle between Toyota Gazoo Racing and Hyundai heats up, a contact close to M-Sport Ford says that 'Ford are loving Kenya as the routes are not predictable nor does one know what or how to prepare for it.'
The Wolf Power stage packs an extra 6 points that the drivers will be yearning to add to their tally, and this will be fought for fiercely. The drivers to watch out for going into today's rally action are Thierry Neuville, Toyota Gazoos, Takamoto Katsuta, and Ott Tanak.
On KNRC 4, the battle is heating up between Safaricom Sponsored Carl Tundo and Onkar Rai. There's also a lot of sibling rivalry between Safaricom Sponsored M-Sport Ford FIA Rising Star drivers, known as the 'Betika Triplets.'
