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ℹ️ About Rally Saudi Arabia
Rally Saudi Arabia brings World Rally Championship action to the stunning landscapes of Saudi Arabia. This WRC event features challenging routes across diverse terrain, including mountain paths, volcanic rock formations, and desert sand dunes. Drivers will navigate 12 competitive stages north of Jeddah, testing their skills on compacted sand, dramatic ascents, and high-speed valley roads.
The rally operations center on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, home to Formula 1 racing in Saudi Arabia. Teams will use the F1 pit garages for service areas, with rally management based in the Race Control building. This setup provides fans excellent access to both the service park and the nearby rally stages.
Rally Saudi Arabia joins other major motorsport events in the country, including Formula 1, Formula E, and the Dakar Rally. The addition of a WRC event reflects Saudi Arabia's growing position in global motorsport, with racing now the second most popular sport in the country after football.
Competitors will race in various vehicle classes, from the top-tier Rally1 cars to Rally5. The Rally1 machines feature 1.6-liter turbocharged engines producing over 370 horsepower, four-wheel drive systems, and run on 100 percent sustainable fuel. These technical specifications ensure close competition across the challenging Saudi terrain.
The WRC's arrival in Saudi Arabia builds on the existing Middle East Rally Championship presence in the region. The combination of technical driving challenges, varied landscapes, and modern facilities positions Rally Saudi Arabia as a significant addition to the World Rally Championship calendar and an important new chapter for rally racing in the Middle East.