Yesterday, it was finally announced that the FIA Formula E championship would pay a visit to the southern tip of Africa in 2022. It might only be provisional at this point, but Southern-Africans certainly have much to be excited about.
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Toyota wen weer in Kenya
Toyota is weereens as die koning van die uitmergelende Kenya Safari Tydren bekroon. Hierdie nadat die Wêreld Tydren Kampioenskap vir die eerste keer sedert 2002 die kontinent besoek het.
Toyota wins epic Safari challenge
Toyota, who is renowned for its World Rally Championship Safari Rally victories, won the 2021 edition yet again. Simultaneously, Sebastien Ogier/ Julien Ingrassia also took their fourth victory of the season as their biggest title rivals retired. Takamoto Katsuta / Dan Barritt also claimed their first ever podium with Toyota Gazoo Racing, whilst rally favorite, Thierry Neuville / Martin Wydaeghe again found themselves with bad luck, having to retire from the lead.
Toyota ready to uphold its name at the 2021 Safari Rally
While Mitsubishi and Subaru might have taken victory on several occasions during the history of the Safari Rally, no other manufacturer has been as successful as Toyota between the WRC Safari Rally years of 1973 and 2002. During this time, the Japanese manufacturer took the chequered flag on eight occasions. With Team Gazoo Racing already being so dominant in 2021, will we see yet another win from them this year?
Ford with a rich history in Africa
Not only did Ford win the previous Safari Rally back in 2002, but they also stand as one of the most renowned manufacturers for the event.
Hyundai ready for first-ever Safari Rally
While both Ford and Toyota have been victorious at the Safari Rally before, Hyundai will head to the African continent this weekend for the very first time. The team will aim to end their 2021 misfortune thus far by going all-out.
The 2021 Safari Rally: The route
For the first time since 2002, the WRC will take place in Africa and Kenya will once again host the historic Safari Rally. As Kenya is right on the equator, unpredictable weather, exotic wildlife and picturesque scenery will play host to the sixth round of the 2021 WRC.
Zasada to become oldest WRC competitor this weekend
SobieSlaw Zasada, a former 3-time European Champion, will return to tackle the gruelling Safari Rally this coming weekend. The Pole will not only become the oldest ever FIA World Rally Championship competitor, but will also compete against youngsters, 70 years his junior.
The Safari rally is upon us
First held in 1953 in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, Africa has not seen a World Rally Championship round since Colin McRae and Nicky Grist took victory in the 50th Safari Rally, back in 2002. Arguably coined as the “world’s toughest rally”, the African Safari Rally is set to take on the picturesque Kenyan landscape once again this coming weekend and while COVID regulations might make it difficult to travel, the WRC platform will allow for full access.
Simola Hillclimb postponed to September 2021
The picturesque Knysna region was left silent in 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions left the iconic Simola Hillclimb being postponed until 2021. While regulations are still proving this event to roar up the hill in early 2021, the event is set to be rescheduled for the weekend of 2-5 September 2021.