HEDDA HOSÅS, LUCIE BAUD, and DANIA AKEEL Battle at Baja Greece

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January 6, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

Norwegian HEDDA HOSÅS delivered a masterclass in consistency, securing third overall and second in SSV at Baja Greece. Her clean drive with co-driver Pol Tibau through challenging mountainous terrain demonstrated maturity beyond her years.
Navigator LUCIE BAUD showcased resilience after Saturday’s power steering failure cost 40 minutes. The French crew recovered to claim T1+ class victory and crucial World Cup points, finishing sixth overall in their diesel Mini.
Series leader DANIA AKEEL’s championship campaign took a hit after a first-day accident and stage penalties dropped her to 17th. The Saudi Overdrive Racing driver returned Sunday with competitive pace despite the setback.
Portuguese duo MARIA GAMEIRO and navigator ROSA ROMERO kept their European Cup Ultimate title hopes alive with 15th overall, overcoming brake troubles and a costly Stage 2 mudhole incident in their X-Raid Mini.
Polish driver MAGDALENA ZAJĄC finished seventh overall and second in European Ultimate, while navigator ROSA ROMERO’s experience proved vital for Gameiro’s recovery drive through mechanical adversity.