Hail: The Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation yesterday held the closing press conference for the Hail Toyota International Baja Rally 2026. The rally was organized by the Hail Region Development Authority and the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, in cooperation with the Ministry of Sport, and sponsored by official partner Jameel Motorsport, with the Saudi Race Organizers Club. The event was attended by rally champions and media representatives.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the conference was chaired by Deputy Director of the International Championships Department at the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation Suhaib Al-Saadi. He affirmed that the rally reflected the advanced level of professionalism in organizing sports events in the Kingdom. He praised the significant efforts exerted by all sectors involved in the organization and their continuous work, which contributed to the success of the rally and ensured the safety of participants.

For his part, Qatari driver Nasser Al-Attiyah, winner of the Hail Toyota International Baja Rally 2026, said the start of his season had been strong with consecutive victories. He noted his recent wins at the Dakar Rally and the opening round of the Middle East Rally Championship in the Sultanate of Oman, before continuing his string of achievements in Hail by securing his sixth victory. He described the achievement as memorable, noting that it was accomplished in a rear-wheel-drive car for the first time in many years in cross-country racing.