WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Takamoto Katsuta scores emotional maiden WRC win

Katsuta became the first Japanese driver to win a WRC round since 1992 after a brutal Safari Rally Kenya

15 Mar, 14:55 — 15 Mar, 18:26

Why this matters

Takamoto Katsuta's victory at the WRC Safari Rally Kenya marks his emotional maiden win in the World Rally Championship after 94 starts. This historic achievement also makes him the first Japanese driver to win at rallying's top level since 1992, highlighting a significant moment for Japanese motorsport.

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YahooMostly Factual9h ago

Why Takamoto Katsuta’s long-awaited first WRC win brought him to tears

After 94 starts, Takamoto Katsuta finally became a World Rally Championship winner — and the first Japanese driver to triumph at rallying’s top level since 1992

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Daily NationMostly Factual13h ago