The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) today (Sunday) released a staggering entry list for next weekend’s Qatar International Baja, the second round of the FIM Bajas World Cup and round two of the FIA Middle East Cup for Cross-Country Bajas. Twenty-eight cars, including 10 and six entries in the respective FIA T3 and T4 … Read more
Qatar’s Khaled Al-Suwaidi and his Portuguese co-driver Hugo Magalhães held off a late charge from Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah to claim a stunning victory in the 26th Kuwait International Rally on Saturday. The Qatari inherited the lead on the first stage of the day, eased his pace over the last two stages in his SRT Škoda … Read more
Local hero Meshari Al-Thefiri and Qatari co-driver Nasser Al-Kuwari stunned their rivals to lead the 26th Kuwait International Rally after six desert special stages on Friday. Driving an SRT-run Škoda Fabia R2 evo for the first time, Al-Thefiri won the second and third stages, led outright at the midday service point and then regained the … Read more
Competitors from eight countries were flagged away from the start of the 26th Kuwait International Rally at Kuwait Motor Town on Thursday evening. After passing the mandatory scrutineering checks on Thursday morning, several of the leading drivers joined members of the local and regional media at a pre-event press conference before heading to the ceremonial … Read more
The focus of the first FIA Rally Star Training Season switches this weekend to Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi where the Middle East and North African Final winner will be crowned. From Friday to Sunday, the Emirates Motorsports Organization (EMSO) will host the FIA Rally Star Middle East and North African Final using purpose-built … Read more
Competitors will be flagged away from the ceremonial start of the 26th Kuwait International Rally at Kuwait Motor Town from 17.30hrs on Thursday evening. The State of Kuwait returns to the FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) for the first time since 2018 and has attracted a 14-car entry and competitors from eight nations. Seven-time … Read more
The Middle East’s leading rally drivers have arrived in the State of Kuwait and are making their final preparations for this weekend’s 26th Kuwait International Rally, round three of the 2022 FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC). Tomorrow (Wednesday), competitors will carry out a full day of reconnaissance of the five special stages, repeated twice, … Read more
Stephane Peterhansel underlined his place in the record books of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge with an assured drive to victory today as Sam Sunderland saved his best until last to secure a third bikes title in the event. While the 209km Abu Dhabi Sports Council Stage 5 had the potential to repeat some of … Read more
Audi has once again made history in motorsport with technical innovation: Following its debut with four stage victories at the Dakar Rally in January, the Audi RS Q e-tron now clinched its first overall victory – in just its second outing. Stéphane Peterhansel and Edouard Boulanger have decided the second round of the FIA World … Read more
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge has produced many final day dramas down the years, and another thrilling climax is assured as the rally returns from the spectacular Al Dhafra dunes to the UAE capital. The bottom line following today’s 243km Abu Dhabi Aviation Stage 4 is that it will take a spectacular turnaround to prevent … Read more