70. Safari Rally Kenya 2022
22. 6. – 26. 6. 2022, Naivasha • WRC Safari Rally Kenya • gravel 359.93 km • total distance including road sections - 1223.79 km • Other years
#18
Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid 
A-6***
A-6***
Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT NG
RC1
Final results
3. overall
3. class RC1
3. WRC
Stage results
| 1. leg | Time | Pos. | km/h s/km |
Overall | Pos. after | |
| SS1 Super Special Kasarani (4.84 km) | 3:20.7 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
86.8 km/h 0.39 s/km |
3:20.7 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
|
| "It's not a performance rally - it's a proper challenge. With these cars it will be some challenge." | ||||||
| SS2 Loldia 1 (19.17 km) | 14:35.7 | 9.
9. class RC1 9. WRC |
78.8 km/h 0.88 s/km |
17:56.4 | 8.
8. class RC1 8. WRC |
|
| "It wasn't so bad. I expected a trickier stage, but it's okay. I was a bit too careful, but I think in this rally that's the best way to go. I will try to continue like that." | ||||||
| SS3 Geothermal 1 (11.68 km) | 6:45.4 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
103.7 km/h 0.10 s/km |
24:41.8 | 5.
5. class RC1 5. WRC |
|
| "I am very surprised the time is okay because I felt I was driving badly. The car is working well, so I think that's why we had a good time." | ||||||
| SS4 Kedong 1 (31.25 km) | 17:37.5 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
106.4 km/h 0.24 s/km |
42:19.3 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
|
| "I have never had this kind of feeling. I don't want to drive this stage anymore actually! It's too bad." | ||||||
| SS5 Loldia 2 (19.17 km) | 14:09.5 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
81.2 km/h 0.22 s/km |
56:28.8 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
|
| "You can not say anything about the podium yet because it is still only day one! We had to manage it in some places, but compared to SS4 it was an enjoyable stage!" | ||||||
| SS6 Geothermal 2 (11.68 km) | 6:41.8 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
104.6 km/h 0.03 s/km |
1:03:10.6 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
|
| "This stage felt good with the car. I didn't push to the maximum, but the car is working well. We had no risks and no moments, so it's quite comfortable." | ||||||
| SS7 Kedong 2 (31.25 km) |
18:02.1 [N] |
4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
104.0 km/h 0.60 s/km |
1:21:12.7 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
|
| "We had a lot of dust from Craig and in some corners I couldn't see anything. In a long straight Craig had stopped and there were big massive rocks everywhere, so I had to almost stop there. I think I lost a lot of time from this, so hopefully we can get something back." | ||||||
| 2. leg | ||||||
| SS8 Soysambu 1 (29.32 km) | 18:33.0 | 7.
7. class RC1 7. WRC |
94.8 km/h 0.64 s/km |
1:39:45.7 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
|
| "The stage is okay, but I was confused with the pace notes and I did not know where I was going..." | ||||||
| SS9 Elmenteita 1 (15.08 km) | 8:40.3 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
104.3 km/h 0.22 s/km |
1:48:26.0 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
|
| "This one was quite clear about what I should do in the rough sections, but it's still difficult." | ||||||
| SS10 Sleeping Warrior 1 (31.04 km) | 17:35.1 | 5.
5. class RC1 5. WRC |
105.9 km/h 0.55 s/km |
2:06:01.1 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
|
| Puncture | ||||||
| SS11 Soysambu 2 (29.32 km) | 18:10.3 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
96.8 km/h 0.17 s/km |
2:24:11.4 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
|
| SS12 Elmenteita 2 (15.08 km) | 10:14.2 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
88.4 km/h 1.80 s/km |
2:34:25.6 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
|
| SS13 Sleeping Warrior 2 (31.04 km) | 19:29.7 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
95.5 km/h 0.34 s/km |
2:54:05.3 0:10 |
3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
|
| Penalty 0:10 - Late (1 min) at TC | ||||||
| "I had a puncture and it was a very tough stage! I was very careful when I saw Thierry stopped. Now the day is over I am a bit more relaxed, but it is a big day tomorrow so I will try to push." | ||||||
| 3. leg | ||||||
| SS14 Oserian 1 (17.52 km) |
11:48.3 [N] |
3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
89.0 km/h 0.35 s/km |
3:05:53.6 0:10 |
3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
|
| SS15 Narasha 1 (13.30 km) | 7:13.6 | 7.
7. class RC1 7. WRC |
110.4 km/h 1.28 s/km |
3:13:07.2 0:10 |
3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
|
| SS16 Hell's Gate 1 (10.53 km) | 6:07.8 | 8.
8. class RC1 8. WRC |
103.1 km/h 1.55 s/km |
3:19:15.0 0:10 |
3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
|
| "Quite a nice stage. Some sections are always quite tricky, but nothing special to do today. I am trying to bring the car back without any damage." | ||||||
| SS17 Oserian 2 (14.83 km) | 9:20.3 | 7.
7. class RC1 7. WRC |
95.3 km/h 0.98 s/km |
3:28:35.3 0:10 |
3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
|
| "Quite rough, so I had to manage quite a lot. This one is more tricky than the next ones so it should be quite okay." | ||||||
| SS18 Narasha 2 (13.30 km) | 7:05.5 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
112.5 km/h 0.47 s/km |
3:35:40.8 0:10 |
3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
|
| SS19 Hell's Gate 2[Power Stage] (10.53 km) | 6:26.8 | 9.
9. class RC1 9. WRC |
98.0 km/h 2.51 s/km |
3:42:07.6 0:10 |
3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
|
| "I want to thank the team. Everybody did an incredible job after Portugal and Sardinia to develop the car so strong. It was a very tough weekend. Okay, we had issues, but the car was strong. This is Aaron's first podium and he has been such a big support." | ||||||
Entry photos from this event
Models
Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid
Safari Rally Kenya 2022
Safari Rally Kenya 2022
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