Emir of the Hail Region, Chairman of the Regional Development Authority and Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee of the Hail Toyota International Rally 2023 HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz has awarded Qatari driver Nasser Al-Attiyah with the title of Hail. Rally champion, with the help of his co-driver Matteo Baumel in his car (Toyota Hilux Overdrive) Achieving his new title in the World Cup for long distance rally across the desert from the International Automobile Federation “VIA-Cross”, in the presence of the President of the Saudi Arabia Automobile and Motorcycle Federation His Royal Highness Prince Khaled bin Sultan al-Abdullah al-Faisal and Deputy Emir of the Hail Region HRH Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Muqrin, Pole Christoph Holowicz came in second. world champion, and the Argentinean Juan Cruz became the third, and the Saudi Saleh Al-Saif – the fourth.
Following the coronation ceremony for the winners, the governor of Hal, HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad, said: “We are happy with the completion of this tour, and praise be to God, which ended with safety and confidence. For all involved, this is an important and difficult stage at the same time, and who passes it with a high score, he will have more chances at the World Cup.
And His Highness added: “In Grad, the rally has become a culture of community and hospitality among them, and it enjoys the interaction of all the inhabitants of the region, and not only at the rally, but on every occasion. In fact, you will always find them among the most important elements on which we depend in the heat of any work or event, and they are part of the possibilities of the region and the youth of the City. They are the main treasures on which we depend and also like the youth of the country wherever they can be on the highest platforms and play all their roles.
His Highness said: “The Grad Youth are always my icons that I put into every dissertation and I find their interaction before the event. They are the treasures of the motherland and the rulers always support the youth of the motherland.”
For his part, His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al Abdullah Al Faisal, President of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, expressed gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Highness the Crown Prince – may God protect them both, and also His Highness the Minister of Sports for the continued care and support of the sport of the Kingdom, paying tribute to the efforts of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad, Governor of the Hail Region, and His Highness, His Deputy for their support and cooperation in organizing the Hail Toyota International Rally 2023, confirming the success of the Hail Rally this year, one of the stages of the Baja World Rally Raid Cup, the Saudi Arabian Toyota Rally Championship and the first round of the Middle East Country-Baha Cross Rally Championship, appreciating the cooperation of state, civil and public organizations represented by the Ministry of Sports, the development of the Heil region, various relevant government departments and agencies, as well as all official agencies participating in the Rally.
His Highness said: “Our success would not be complete without the success of the partners led by official partner Abdul Latif Jameel Toyota, the Saudi Race Organizers Club and the technical team overseeing the management of the rally and guiding it in the best possible way, which indicates the professionalism we have achieved in organization of sports events for several years.
For his part, the CEO of Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the “official sponsor of the rally”, Dr. Ibrahim Badaoud, spoke about the 19th Hail Toyota International Rally Championship 2023, which has become a global sporting event and a landmark event. and decal in the Motorsport and Motorcycle March in the Kingdom, and added: We are at Abdul Latif Jameel Jamil, we are delighted to have been privileged to contribute to the launch of this rally since 2006 AD. until today, having reached this outstanding international level thanks to the unlimited support that the sport as a whole receives from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Highness the Crown Prince, God bless them.
Badawd said: Starting with the vision of the Kingdom until 2030 AD, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors will strive to continue its participation in such social and sports forums in the region, thanks in advance to His Highness the Emir of the Hail Region, His Highness His Highness. Deputy, His Highness the Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation for their constant supervision, as well as all government, civil and voluntary institutions.
Baha Hail 2023 results – standings after the second special stage:
cars
1. Nasser Al-Attiyah (Qatar)/Mathieu Baumel (France) Toyota Hilux Overdrive
3 hours 56 minutes and 17 seconds
2. Christoph Hwauchovs (Poland)/Lukas Korzia (Poland) MINI John Cooper Works Rally Plus
4 hours 15 minutes 19 seconds
3. Juan Cruz Jacobini (ARG)/Daniel Oliveras (ESP) Toyota Hilux Overdrive
4 hours 16 minutes and 36 seconds
4. Saleh Al Saif (South Africa)/Nasser Al Kuwari (QATAR) CAN-AM Maverick X3 (T3)
4 hours 33 minutes 28 seconds
5. Yasser Alsaeidan (South Africa)/Aleksey Kuzmich Can-Am Maverick X3 (T3)
4 hours 33 minutes and 37 seconds
6. Fernando Alvarez (ARG)/Xavier Panseri (France) Can-Am Maverick (T3)
4 hours 39 minutes and 59 seconds
7. Denmark Akil (Saudi Arabia)/Laurent Lichtlochter (France) Can-Am Maverick (T3)
4 hours 42 minutes 39 seconds
8. Jeremy Wargna (France) / Loic Menod (France) Polaris RXR Pro R (T4)
4 hours 43 minutes and 32 seconds
9. Ottavio Souza (Brazil) / Joao Ferreira (Portugal) Can-Am Maverick X3 (T3)
4 hours 43 minutes 47 seconds
10. Santiago Navarro (ESP)/Adrien Metje (France) Can-Am Maverick (T3)
4 hours 44 minutes 13 seconds
11. Case Köhlen (Netherlands)/Otter Rötzgar (Netherlands) G-Rally Team Oty3
4 hours 44 minutes 30 seconds
12. By Navarro (ESP)/Michel Metge (France) Can-Am Maverick XRS Turbo
4 hours 47 minutes 35 seconds
13. Michele Chinotto (Italy) / Maurizio Dominella (Italy) Polaris RXR Pro R (T4)
4 hours 54 minutes and 53 seconds
14.
RICARDO RUMILO SUAREZ (ESP)/Andrey Rudnitsky Can-Am Maverick XRS Turbo (T4)
4 hours 55 minutes and 45 seconds
15. Hamad Al-Harbi (Saudi Arabia) / Dmytro Sero (Ukraine) Can-Am Maverick (T3)
5 hours, 05 minutes and 06 seconds
16. Abdullah Al Shaqawi (South Africa)/Waleed Al Shaqawi (South Africa) Can-Am Maverick XRS Turbo (T3)
5 hours 17 minutes 31 seconds
17. Ahmed El Shagawi (Saudi Arabia)/Marc Serra (Spain) Nissan Patrol (T2)
5 hours 49 minutes and 29 seconds
18. Salem Al Dhafiri (Kuwait)/Arif Yusuf Mohamed (UAE) Can-Am Maverick XRS Turbo (T4)
6 hours 00 minutes and 06 seconds
Motorcycles (Top 15)
1. Mohammed Al Balushi (UAE) KTM 450 Rally
5 hours 43 minutes and 30 seconds
2. Martin Chalmers (Australia) Beta 450
6 hours 05 minutes 34 seconds
3. Alex McInnes (Great Britain) Husqvarna FE 450
6 hours 12 minutes 12 seconds.
