- Sunday’s deciding leg begins with Malewa, which has been reduced from 9.00 kilometres in length to 8.33.
- The drivers will then navigate Oserengoni stage, titled Oserian last season from the wildlife conservancy estate where it is located.
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The thrilling finale of the WRC Safari Rally Kenya unfolds today, culminating in the adrenaline-charged Wolf Power Stage (WPS).
The Wolf Power Stage (WPS) is the final stage of each rally event in the World Rally Championship (WRC).
It's designed to add excitement and drama to the conclusion of the rally.
As customary in every FIA World Rally Championship round, the WPS promises to be a spectacle, offering coveted bonus championship points to the five fastest crews.
It features three stages that run twice-covering both sides of Lake Naivasha.
The climax of the sporting event will be the Hell's Gate National Park for a podium celebration of the winners.
Various guests are expected to grace the ceremony.
Sunday’s deciding leg begins with Malewa, which has been reduced from 9.00 kilometres in length to 8.33.
The drivers will then navigate Oserengoni stage, titled Oserian last season from the wildlife conservancy estate where it is located.
The 10.53-kilometre Hell’s Gate tests host the Wolf Power Stage from 14:15.
This year's rally saw the event moved to March on Easter holiday.
It has been held in June since its return to the global championship in 2021 following a 19-year absence.
Safari Rally is the third round of the 2024 FIA WRC following the opening two races in Monaco and Sweden.
It is ranked as one of the most challenging rallies on the calendar of
The rally has been marked by fluctuating conditions ranging from dry and dusty to wet and muddy.
Finnish rally driver Kalle Rovanperä was one of the few stars to enjoy a clean run.
He made significant progress Saturday towards securing a second triumph in Kenya, navigating smoothly as his rivals faced various challenges.
The event was flagged off in Nairobi on Thursday by President William Ruto before the drivers competed in a Super Special Stage Kasarani.
During the event, Ruto appealed to the organizers to consider returning the rally to its past calendar of five days.
“Ababu Namwamba and your team, FIA and WRC, I think it is time you consider the request of our rally drivers,” he said.