Tanak gets early stage win at Rally Kenya

The 70th edition of the iconic Safari Rally Kenya took place adjacent to the Kasarani National Stadium in the capital Nairobi.

Ott Tanak edged out Sebastien Ogier for the first stage win at Rally Kenya on Thursday.

The 2019 world champion finished 0.1 seconds quicker than Ogier with Kalle Rovanpera cut 2.4 seconds adrift of the Estonian.

Rovanpera had earlier on Wednesday set the pace in the shakedown.

More showdowns are expected in Naivasha from Friday till the weekend.