Update: Both driver and co-driver were able to get out of the car unassisted. They are both conscious and generally OK, and will be transported to hospital for further checks.
🇯🇵 Además, Takamoto Katsuta se convierte en el segundo japonés capaz de ganar el Safari.
Yoshio Fujimoto lo consiguió en 1995 (no puntuable para el #WRC por entrar en rotación), por delante de Kenjiro Shinozuka precisamente.
Lo ha luchado durante años y finalmente lo ha logrado. Hemos visto durante estos años a Takamoto Katsuta llorar y levantarse después de cada decepción, inagotable en su lucha por conseguir su primera victoria en el #WRC y hacer historia para Japón y Toyota.
¡ENHORABUENA TAKA!
FIRST-EVER WRC WIN! 🏆
History made in Kenya! Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston take their maiden WRC win at the demanding Safari Rally Kenya. A sensational drive through one of rally’s toughest challenges!
#WRC | #SafariRallyKenya 🇰🇪
A Katsuta se le está poniendo cara de Yoshio Fujimoto y nos alegramos #WRCLiveES#WRC#SafariRally ¡Madre mía qué locura de rally! Me está llevando a otra época esto...
La semana pasada nos dejó Sandro Munari... que tambíen tiene su pasado por el Urbano de Alcañiz. Los amigos del @RGuadalope Luchan por preservar este legado. https://t.co/IbEU5dva2s
✱ One of the defining moments of visiting Race Retro 2026 today was encountering the recent magnificent restoration of Ignacio Sunsundegui and Isaez de Buruaga’s Group B Lancia Delta S4 [chassis 009, registration A6 37716] - as campaigned on the 1986 Rallye Monte-Carlo.
Presented by BGM Sport Ltd, the car has been returned to a standard that does full justice to its provenance. The finish, detailing and mechanical authenticity are of the highest order. It stands as a meticulous and deeply respectful restoration of one of Group B’s most evocative machines.
The display plaque read:
"Lancia Delta S4 GpB
Recently restored by BGM Sport Ltd, a team of expert technicians and mechanics have meticulously restored this legendary Lancia Delta S4 GpB to its former glory, ensuring that every detail is authentic and true to its original specifications.
From the engine to the exterior, no detail has been overlooked in this extensive restoration process. The completed project is a testament to the team’s dedication to preserving the history and heritage of rally racing, and we are thrilled to share this masterpiece with fellow enthusiasts.
The Lancia Delta S4 GpB is a car steeped in motorsport history, renowned for its remarkable performance and groundbreaking engineering during the Group B era. This era, considered one of the most thrilling and dangerous periods in rallying, saw manufacturers pushing the boundaries of technology and speed. The Delta S4, with its supercharged and turbocharged engine, four-wheel drive and lightweight construction, became a legend on the rally stages, capturing the imagination of fans worldwide. Restoring such a vehicle is no small feat, and BGM Sport Ltd has approached the project with a deep respect for its provenance and significance.
Every aspect of the restoration has been undertaken with the utmost care and attention to detail. The engine has been rebuilt using original components wherever possible, ensuring that performance remains true to the car’s original intent. The bodywork has been painstakingly crafted to match the exact lines and finishes of the Group B specification, right down to the smallest rivet and decal. The interior has been refurbished to recreate the authentic cockpit environment that once hosted rally legends, combining period-correct materials with modern techniques to ensure longevity without sacrificing originality.
The completed Lancia Delta S4 GpB stands not only as a restored vehicle but as a celebration of rallying heritage. It is a bridge between past and present, allowing enthusiasts to experience the sights, sounds and sensations of a bygone era. BGM Sport Ltd’s commitment to authenticity and quality shines through, making this restoration a reference for future projects. As the car is unveiled, it serves as a reminder of the innovation, daring and passion that defined Group B rallying, and ensures that this magnificent machine continues to inspire generations to come."
🇲🇨 @OfficialWRC | @ACM_Media | @lancia_official
Rastreando en Google un poco la matrícula (7966 TA 34) di con un post (o como se diga ahora) de 2024. El coche sigue en Japón, pero ahora tiene un Motor de Suzuki 1.6, y en vistas a las pegatinas de "Monster Sport" no sería descabellado pensar que lo tocaran ahí
Tremenda Frikada me acabo de encontrar hoy... Bueno, en estas tardes aburridas viendo vídeos de rallyes, etc me encontré con una curiosidad. ¿Tienen información de este Peugeot 205 T16 stradale de la presentación de Zanini? Pues me encontré algo curioso...
Este coche acabó corriendo en Japón, el campeonato de "slaloms" en tierra donde se desarrollaban coches tan increíbles como el Suzuki Escudo de Pikes Peak, etc... (Al menos la matrícula). Sin embargo, me cuadra porque incluso lucía pegatinas de Almeras, el preparador de aquel 205