This archive report was first published on 27 June 2021.
On Sunday, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced that the Kenyan government, International Motorsport Federation (FIA), and World Rally Championship (WRC) have reached a five-year agreement to hold the Safari Rally until 2026.
The announcement was made during the award ceremony of the event, which concluded on Sunday with Frenchman Sebastien Ogier winning the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally.
Sebastien Ogier's victory came after overnight leader Thierry Neuville's early retirement due to a broken right rear shock absorber, which occurred when he hit a rock during the first special stage.
Frenchman Ogier secured the win by 21.8 seconds ahead of his Toyota teammate Takamoto Katsuta, with Estonian Ott Tanak finishing third in his Hyundai.
Sebastien Ogier's 53rd career victory and fourth this season has put him in control of his quest to collect an eighth title, with a 34-point lead over Welshman Elfyn Evans and 56 points ahead of Thierry Neuville.
The Safari Rally marked its return to the WRC calendar for the first time since 2002.
