Indian Rally Stars Shine at Safari Rally Kenya 2026
Hyderabad rally driver Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif achieved a podium finish in the WRC3 category at the 2026 Safari Rally Kenya. They faced challenging conditions to secure third place in WRC3 and second in the African ARC3, marking their consistency at the global rallying level.
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Hyderabad-based rally driver Naveen Puligilla, alongside experienced co-driver Musa Sherif, achieved a remarkable podium finish in the WRC3 category at the Safari Rally Kenya 2026. The duo excelled in one of the fiercest rallies in Naivasha, marking their spot in the third round of the FIA World Rally Championship.
The Indian team impressively secured third place in the WRC3 class and second in the African ARC3 class, clocking a total time of 5 hours, 22 minutes, and 17.9 seconds. This placed them 24th overall, demonstrating their resilience against the extreme conditions of rugged terrain and unpredictable weather.
Naveen Puligilla's achievement builds on his prior success at the Rally Saudi Arabia in 2025, showcasing his steady performance at high-level rallying. Behind the wheel of a Ford Fiesta Rally3 from Africa Eco Sports Nairobi, his team navigated 338.34 kilometers across 20 special stages, illustrating exceptional skill and teamwork on this demanding platform.
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