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Belgian driver Thierry Neuville survives punishing opening day to lead Safari Rally

Hyundai's Thierry Neuvillein action in Kedong. [WRC.COM]

Thierry Neuville co-driven by Martin Wydaeghe in a Hyundai i20 Coupe won three of the six challenging gravel and sandy stages to hold a lead of 18.8 seconds after the first leg of the Safari Rally Kenya on Friday.

Neuville survived two ripped up tyres as he finished Section 7 with huge relief. On a day that saw World champions Sebastien Ogier co-driven by Julien Ingrassia struggle, ceding ground to young Toyota teammate Takamoto Katsuta, the Safari Rally Kenya proved a hard nut to crack for the speedsters.

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