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OGIER LEADS KENYA'S SAFARI RALLY AS NEUVILLE RETIRES

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 and 2022 winner Kalle Rovanpera after the day's six stages over rutted, rocky and sandy tracks.

"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.

WRC: VOLKSWAGEN SECURED A 4HT CONSECUTIVE MANUFACTURER'S CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD

Volkswagen (VW) has won their 4th consecutive manufacturer's championship award...Two weeks back VW man Sebastien Ogier won his 4th consecutive FIA World Rally Championship drivers title...