DANIA AKEEL & HEDDA HOSÅS Ready to Battle at Saudi Baja’s Opening Round

January 24, 2026

• Defending FIA Middle East Baja Cup champion DANIA AKEEL headlines the women’s contingent at Ha’il, piloting an Overdrive Racing Toyota Hilux Evo with co-driver Sébastien Delaunay. She’s registered for FIA World Baja Cup points as she looks to prove her regional dominance translates globally in the Ultimate class field.
• Norwegian navigator HEDDA HOSÅS brings international experience to the SSV category, partnering with Spanish co-driver Pol Tibau in a Dubai-based R-X Sport Can-Am Maverick R. She’s competing for FIA World Baja Cup honors in what promises to be a competitive 15-car SSV field.
• The women’s representation spans multiple categories with San Marino’s CAMELIA LIPAROTI teaming with Fahad Al-Muaikil in a Yamaha YXZ, while Emirati NORA AL-JASSASI and Saudi Arabia’s MAHA AL-HAMALI both campaign Can-Am Mavericks in the SSV division, proving the depth of female talent across the Middle East rallying scene.

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