The Kenya World Rally Championship continues as competitors face new challenges on the Safari Rally's 11th special stage early Saturday morning. Finnish driver Sami Pajari, representing Toyota, finished the stage in fifth place and moved up to third overall, trailing the leader Oliver Solberg by over one and a half minutes. Pajari mentioned post-stage that he struggled with his car's windshield wipers, which did not clean efficiently, making visibility particularly tough during the straight sections of the course.

Reigning world champion Sébastien Ogier experienced difficulties during the same special stage, notably losing valuable time due to a tire change. Initially, Ogier mistakenly attempted to change the wrong tire, which cost him additional time. The challenging roads were littered with stones, making it difficult to avoid them and ultimately resulting in a punctured tire. The tire change took more than two minutes, and Ogier finished the stage in 15th place, dropping to fifth in the overall standings as the weekend's rally progresses.

Ogier's mistake highlights the unpredictable nature of rally racing, where quick decisions can significantly impact a driver's position. With Pajari's rise and Ogier's fall, the competition is heating up as they prepare for the next stages, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion to the rally, particularly as Pajari aims to close the gap on the front runners and Ogier seeks to reclaim lost ground.