Toyota's Sebastien Ogier led after the first leg of Kenya's Safari Rally on Friday while Hyundai's title contender Thierry Neuville smashed his car's suspension and retired from the day's action.Eight times world champion Ogier, who is competing part-time this season, was 22.8 seconds clear of team mate a
Toyota's Sebastien Ogier led after the first leg of Kenya's Safari Rally on Friday while Hyundai's title contender Thierry Neuville smashed his car's suspension and retired from the day's action.
"It's been a good day. Except for the hybrid issue this morning we had a perfect day, so we can be happy," said the Frenchman, who had been only 2.5 seconds clear of Rovanpera at midday service in Naivasha. "There was no warning at all; just before a left junction, the damper came out of its position and the top mount came loose under braking, which was the end of the rally for us," said Neuville.
The local wildlife provided additional hazards, with Neuville distracted early on by a large bee buzzing around inside the car and other drivers having to slow for zebras in the road.
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