Safari Rally future in doubt amid tough WRC talks
Safari Rally’s WRC future is hanging by a thread after the 2026 Naivasha showdown, with Kenya’s deal set to expire and urgent talks looming.
Despite roaring crowds and a tourism boom since its 2021 comeback, the rally’s brutal terrain is raising red flags after a wave of retirements. President William Ruto is set to push for renewal, with plans to bring in more private funding.
“It’s an absolute joke… stones are everywhere,” fumed Elfyn Evans after suffering punctures.
WRC director Simon Larkin underlined the stakes: “No new African rally will be ready by 2027,” making Kenya’s bid critical.