The Rally Saudi Arabia 2025 WRC finale sets the stage for a dramatic conclusion to the season, with Elfyn Evans, Sébastien Ogier, and Kalle Rovanperä all in contention.
Three Drivers, One Championship
Evans leads the standings by three points over Ogier, while Rovanperä sits 21 points behind. Each driver starts the Saudi stages with zero prior experience.
Evans’ Steady Campaign
Elfyn Evans has scored in every round this year, including four consecutive second-place finishes. This consistency positions him closest to a first world title.
Ogier’s Title Push
Sébastien Ogier has converted a partial campaign into a full championship challenge. Six wins from ten events keep him firmly in the hunt for a ninth title.
Rovanperä’s Final WRC Run
Kalle Rovanperä can still claim the crown despite retirements earlier in the season. Wins in the Canary Islands, Finland, and Central Europe show his speed.
New Desert Stages Challenge Drivers
The rally introduces 320km of gravel north of Jeddah, mixing fast sections, volcanic rock, and soft sand. All competitors face a clean slate.
Event Format
The rally kicks off with a super special in Jeddah, followed by three days of desert gravel stages. Seventeen tests cover 319.64km before the winner is crowned.
Team Line-ups
Toyota fields Evans, Ogier, Rovanperä, Takamoto Katsuta, and Sami Pajari. Hyundai brings Neuville, Tänak, and Fourmaux. M-Sport Ford runs four Puma Rally1 cars.
Power, Performance, and Speed
The Rally1 cars showcase cutting-edge performance. Each driver relies on top-tier engine power, handling, and acceleration to tackle rocky and sandy terrain.
Summary
As the 2025 WRC season concludes in Saudi Arabia, Evans, Ogier, and Rovanperä will battle across untested desert stages. The winner will claim the championship after an intense, unpredictable finale.
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Source: WRC
