While Patel celebrated overall victory, Uganda’s Oscar Ntambi, alongside his co-driver Pius Lugya, delivered another impressive performance by finishing second overall in Rwanda. The podium finish proved crucial for the Ugandan crew as it earned valuable championship points, allowing Ntambi to maintain his lead in the ARC2 category heading into the final round of the season. Ntambi’s consistency throughout the championship has been one of the standout stories of Uganda’s campaign. His ability to regularly finish among the front-runners has kept him firmly in control of the ARC2 standings, putting him in a strong position to challenge for the class title in Tanzania.
The Mountain Gorilla Rally once again showcased the growing competitiveness of African rallying, with crews battling demanding gravel stages and unpredictable conditions in Rwanda. As the championship heads to Tanzania for its decisive final round, all eyes will be on Karan Patel and Tauseef Khan as they chase a third Africa Rally Championship title, while Uganda’s Oscar Ntambi looks to convert his championship lead into ARC2 glory.
The stage is now set for an exciting finale, with both the overall ARC title and the ARC2 championship still to be decided in what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the 2026 African rally season.
