SAUDI ARABIA TO HOST ITS FIRST-EVER FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

JEDDAH, Nov 17 (Bernama-SPA) -- Rally Saudi Arabia, the first-ever FIA World Rally Championship round to be hosted in the Kingdom, will take place in Jeddah from Nov 26 to 29 as the concluding round of the 2025 WRC season, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Promoted by the Saudi Motorsport Company in cooperation with the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and under the supervision of the Sport Ministry, the event has now entered its final countdown with fewer than ten days remaining.

As anticipation builds both nationwide and across the global rally community, Rally Saudi Arabia is set to deliver a spectacular finale to the world’s premier rally series.

Featuring 82 drivers and co-drivers representing 25 nationalities across three categories, the rally will cover a total of 1,218 kilometres (km), including 319 km of competitive Special Stages across 17 stages over four days of intense action.

The route will traverse the diverse terrains surrounding Jeddah, passing through Khulais, Asfan, Thahban, Umm Al-Jurm, Al-Ghawla and Wadi Al-Mutwi.

Designed as a technical and high-speed challenge, it demands exceptional skill, precision and adaptability from competitors, showcasing both the drivers’ mastery and the stunning variety of Saudi Arabia’s landscapes.

In the lead-up to the rally, a parade of participating cars will take place along the Jeddah Corniche on Nov 21, offering fans a festive preview of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia and a rare opportunity to see the world’s leading drivers and teams up close.

Participants will also visit Historic Jeddah, celebrating the city’s deep heritage and cultural vibrancy, an initiative designed to merge motorsport passion with authentic Saudi identity.

-- BERNAMA-SPA