DANIA AKEEL Just 11 Points Behind in Fierce Qatar Baja Championship Battle

October 29, 2025

• DANIA AKEEL is breathing down Khalifa Saleh Al-Attiyah’s neck with just 11 points separating them in the FIA Middle East Baja Cup championship fight heading into Qatar. The Saudi driver wheels out an Overdrive Racing Toyota and has proven she can handle the pressure, already defending a commanding 70-point lead over Kuwait’s Nasser Al-Ajmi in the Ultimate class standings.
• ERIKA MINGOZZI sits poised for a strong navigator finish in the SSV class, positioned to battle for second place behind veteran Bart van Heun in what’s shaping up to be a tight navigators’ championship conclusion. Her partnership with Italian driver Amerigo Ventura in their Yamaha puts them in prime position to capitalize on any mistakes from the leaders ahead.
• LUCIE BAUD joins the Ultimate class field alongside her teammate Lionel in a Mini JCW Rally machine, representing X-Raid’s serious commitment to the Qatar finale. The French pairing brings professional experience to a category that’s loaded with championship implications, while MAHA AL-HAMALI flies the Saudi flag in SSV competition, proving women’s representation spans multiple racing classes in this desert showdown.

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