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Safari Rally 2024: World champ Rovapera sweeps all stages to propel Toyota to the lead

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Kalle Rovanpera navigated by Jonne Haltunnen driving Toyota Yaris jumps past Miti Mbili at Kedong Ranch during WRC Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha on March 29, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Reigning world champion Kalle Rovanpera clocked 1:16:22.6 to register a clean sweep in all the six stages of Day Two of the WRC Safari Rally Kenya that cruised through Loldia (19.17km), Geothermal (13.12) and Kedong (31.50km), with a similar repeat in the afternoon totaling 127km.

His feat, which saw him open a 56.9 second lead at the top, eclipsed rivals Hyundai from the leaderboard, propelling Toyota into the Safari Rally Kenya lead with a top three finish.

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