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Arab News
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Arab News
Reem Al-Aboud and Hanna Riehle crowned champions of Rally Jameel 2025
QASSIM: Reem Al-Aboud from Saudi Arabia and her German co-driver Hanna Riehle of Jameel Motorsport were crowned winners of Rally Jameel 2025, which concluded on Saturday in Qassim. The closing ceremony was attended by the governor of Qassim province, Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, who honored the winners and celebrated the rally's successful conclusion. Saudi driver Mashael Al-Howaish and her co-driver Taye Perry from South Africa, competing for Lexus Racing Team, came in second place, while Farah Zakaria and Farah Ateyyat, both from Jordan and representing Al Markazia Toyota, ended in third place. Over six days and across more than 1,600 kilometers, participants followed a route that blended technical challenge with cultural discovery. From Petra's awe-inspiring stone passageways to the dramatic mountain ranges of Tabuk, the historic landscapes of AlUla, and the desert trails of Hail, the rally offered a journey through some of the region's most breathtaking and diverse terrains, culminating in Qassim, a region celebrated for its palm groves and lush farmland. The route not only tested skill and endurance but also reaffirmed the growing status of Saudi Arabia and Jordan as global destinations for adventure tourism and motorsport. During the post-press conference, Al-Aboud expressed her pride in the achievement, sayin: "Standing at the top of the leaderboard today is an incredible honor — and a reflection of every decision, every calculation, and every moment of resilience throughout this rally. Rally Jameel pushed us beyond our limits and brought together a global community of women who are boldly claiming their place in motorsport.' Riehle, who won the last two titles as a co-driver, said she was happy to win the Rally Jameel for the third in a row, and this time with Reem Al-Aboud. "I think securing first place after a consistent and high-performing run across all four stages proves that we are a good team,' she said. Second-placer Mashael Al-Howaish said she was "so glad to end up in second with Taye Perry who really helped me to improve my way." Munir Khoja, managing director of Jameel Motorsport and Marketing Communications at Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, said "Rally Jameel continues to push boundaries, redefining what's possible in motorsport and beyond." She said it's "deeply rewarding" to see the Saudi-born initiative has "evolved into a global platform, reflecting the values of ambition, progress, and empowerment that lie at the heart of Vision 2030."
Arab News
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Arab News
Reem Al-Aboud and Hanna Riehle lead Rally Jameel in its third stage
JEDDAH: Saudi's Reem Al-Aboud and Germany's Hanna Riehle of Jameel Motorsport have won the third stage of 2025 Rally Jameel to lead the overall standings following another exceptional performance in their Land Cruiser Prado. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The day's route combined traditional Bedouin trails with newer adventure tourism paths, challenging teams to manage speed, endurance and navigation under pressure. The third stage of Rally Jameel's fourth event took place from AlUla to Hail, a region renowned for its deep roots in Saudi motorsport history. The leading couple were closely followed by Saudi Mashael Al-Howaish and South African Taye Perry from Lexus Racing Team, competing in a Lexus RX 500H. In third place, Jordanians Farah Zakaria and Farah Ateyyat of Markazia Toyota held strong in their Toyota Fortuner. After passing Petra, Tabuk, AlUla and Hail, action resumes on Saturday, with the 45 women-led teams from 37 countries heading to Qassim for the final stage.
