ENNI MALKONEN Finishes Fourth at Punishing Safari Rally Kenya Event

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March 15, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ENNI MALKONEN co-drove with Esapekka Lappi to fourth place at Safari Rally Kenya, navigating the punishing terrain in the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 after several frontrunners retired.
  • The Finnish co-driver helped secure valuable championship points on one of WRC’s most demanding events, finishing over six minutes behind winner Katsuta after surviving the attrition-heavy weekend.
  • MALKONEN’s result contributes to Hyundai’s season recovery after the team scored their first podium through Fourmaux’s second place at the Kenyan round in Naivasha.

UPCOMING:

  • Croatia Rally, 9-12 April 2026 – First asphalt event of WRC season

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Andrew Clarke originally appearing on autoaction.com.au