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Time to rethink as Kenya lose seat in powerful WRC Commission

Phineas Kimathi and Ababu Namwamba

Former Subaru factory team driver Phineas Kimathi (left) and Sports CS Ababu Namwamba fete rally legend Pauru Choda who co drove her husband Prem Choda for 10 years in the Safari Rally between 1974 to 1985.

Photo credit: Pool

What you need to know:

  • Kenya has lost its influential seat in the powerful World Rally Championship Commission previously held by Phineas Kimathi, the former CEO of the WRC Safari Rally
  • This commission, now chaired by Pernilla Solberg, wife of former world rally champion Petter Solberg, has a big say on how the WRC is run and managed
  • Hellen Shiri has been dropped from the Women in Motorsports Commission without a replacement from Kenya

The Federation Internationale de I' Automobile (FIA) has released names of members who will serve in its various commissions and committees in 2024/25.

The list includes five Kenyans motorsports personalities and experts minus all the directors of the Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF).