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Takamoto describes the Kedong' Two puncture as his worst in WRC Safari Rally

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Takamoto Katsuta from Japan navigated by Aaron Johnston driving Toyota GR Yaris cruises through the Kedong ranch  during the 2026 WRC Safari rally Kenya in Naivasha on March 13, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Japanese speedster Takamoto Katsuta has described the twin punctures he sustained on his two front wheels at Kedong' Two as his worst in his WRC Safari Rally career.

He said determination was the driving factor when he led the racing machines on its runs to the finishing point for his mechanics to rectify the problem.

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