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WRC Safari Rally: Speedster Varese feels unstoppable after acquiring powerful machine

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SportPesa Racing driver Leonardo Varese and navigator Kigo Kareithi doing a flat-out splash at the Kasarani Super Special Stage during a test drive for their Toyota GR Yaris Rally3 car ahead of their debut in the 2026 WRC Safari Rally. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Toyota will send a formidable line-up to battle for honours in the third leg of the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC), the Safari Rally in Naivasha on March 12-15.

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