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The Dakar Rally returns to Saudi Arabia for the seventh consecutive edition from January 3 to 17, bringing with it one of the most demanding and wide-ranging routes since the event first arrived in the Kingdom. Held under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport, organised by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, and promoted by the Saudi Motorsport Company, this year’s edition continues to elevate the rally’s standards, drawing competitors into a course that stretches across some of the country’s most iconic and challenging landscapes.

22 April 2026, LONDON, UK / JEDDAH, KSA: Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) and Extreme H today announced a strategic commercial partnership together, as part of their joint efforts to advance the innovation of sustainable technologies whilst further establishing Saudi Arabia as a global motorsport hub.

Following the conclusion of “Pitstop for the Planet: Inclusive Upcycling Design Challenge”

London, United Kingdom – 04, June, 2026: Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) highlighted the growing role of Saudi motorsport within the Kingdom’s wider sports transformation during its participation at MESIF London 2026, one of the leading global forums focused on the future of sport, investment and innovation in the Middle East and beyond.

The inaugural edition of WRC Rally Saudi Arabia brought the FIA World Rally Championship to the kingdom for the first time, providing Saudi Arabia the opportunity to host one of the most demanding and prestigious events on the global stage. More than just a championship round, it marked the beginning of a new chapter for rallying in the kingdom, one that reflected the scale of the event and the ambition behind its delivery.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia : The Saudi Next Gen program, overseen by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and Saudi Motorsport Company under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport, continues to play a key role in developing national motorsport talent through a structured and high-performance training pathway designed to prepare young Saudi drivers for regional and international competition.