Al Kuwari wins Challenger class as Qatari drivers shine in Jordan

Doha, Qatar: Qatari drivers once again showcased their prowess at the Jordan Baja, with Abdulaziz Al Kuwari securing the victory in the Challenger category while placing himself second overall. 

Al Kuwari and his Spanish navigator Oriol Mena, in their Taurus T3 Max, finished a mere 11 seconds behind the overall winner Juan Cruz Yacopini of Argentina and collected maximum points in the FIA Middle East Baja Cup. 

Qatar drivers and officials celebrate after the Rally.

Another Qatari driver, Khalifa Saleh Al Attiyah, was placed second in Challenger and second in the Middle East Baja Cup while finishing third overall.  Beyond the front-runners, Ahmed Al Kuwari came third in the Middle East Baja Cup, Nouef Al Sowaidi fourth while Mohammed Al Harqan finished in fifth position, posting strong results for Qatar in the Middle East Baja Cup.



In the SSV category, Qatar’s Mohammed Al Attiyah secured a podium finish in the ME Cup standings. 

The Stock class saw Abdullah Al Rabban securing the victory, while Mohammed Al Meer added another trophy to the Qatari haul, finishing third.