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Will Ogier fly to another Safari Rally title?

Sebastien Ogier from France navigated by Benjamin Veillas driving Toyota Yaris cruises through Kasarani Special spectators stage during WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2022 in Nairobi on Thursday 23, 2022. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

The seventh leg of the 2023 World Rally Championship (WRC), the Safari Rally, is just around the corner and among the elite drivers who are dreaming of victory in Naivasha is Toyota Gazoo ace Sebastien Ogier.

The eight-time world champion won the leg in 2021 and was on the lead last season before he was slowed down by a frustrating puncture at Kedong which paved the way for his team mate, Kalle Rovanpera's ultimate crowning.

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