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Yesterday, (Saturday), WRC Promoter officially announced a ground-breaking ten-year agreement with Saudi Arabia, securing the Middle Eastern nation’s position on the FIA World Rally Championship calendar from 2025. Revealed during Rally Italia Sardegna, the sixth round of the 2024 WRC season, this exciting deal marks the WRC’s return to the Middle East for the first […]
The announcement of Rally Saudi Arabia hosting the FIA World Rally Championship in 2025 was made during Rally Italia Sardegna, the sixth round of the 2024 WRC season. This marks the WRC’s return to the Middle East after the 2011 Jordan Rally, showcasing a commitment to provide fans with a fresh and exhilarating experience. Rally Saudi Arabia will feature diverse and challenging landscapes, from volcanic rock to sandy deserts, creating a unique test for crews with conditions unseen in WRC history. Despite being a newcomer, Saudi Arabia has a strong sports hosting history including the Dakar Rally, Formula 1, football, and golf events. HRH Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Abdullah Al-Faisal expressed excitement, stating that hosting the WRC reflects Saudi Arabia’s development into a major motorsport hub in the region.
