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Trailblazing Neuville keeps rivals at bay, holds onto Safari Rally lead

Thierry Neuville

Belgium driver Thierry Neuville steers his Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC with Belgium co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe during the SS10 stage of the 2021 Safari Rally Kenya near Lake Elmenteita, Kenya, on June 26, 2021.

Photo credit: Tony Karumba | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Onkar Rai remained the top-placed Kenya driver at eight place, some 17:56.9 minutes behind Neuville and the rally rumbles in Naivasha.
  • The drivers will repeat the Elementeita, Soysambu and Sleeping Warrior stages in the afternoon session.

Belgium's trailblazing driver Thierry Neuville and his navigator Martijn Wydaeghe held their nerves to keep their lead after Saturday morning's three stages of the 2021 Safari Rally Kenya near Lake Elmenteita, Kenya.

Toyota Yaris' Japanese star Takamoto Katsuta remained second, but lost 10 seconds to the Belgian in the three stages on Saturday morning. He is 28.1 seconds behind Neuville.

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