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World champion Sebastien Ogier lays down marker at Safari Rally Kenya

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Sebastien Ogier navigated by Julien Ingrassia during the WRC Safari Rally Kenya shakedown at Loldia in Naivasha on June 23, 2021. [Stafford Ondego, The Standard]

Reigning WRC champion Sébastien Ogier laid down the marker with the fastest time in Wednesday afternoon’s Safari Rally shakedown in the scenic Rift Valley floor in Naivasha, Kenya.

The Frenchman was in imperious form as the WRC made its comeback on African soil for the first time in 19 years when he timed 3:43.9 minutes on the 5.1 shakedown stages.

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