HOSÅS Scores SSV Lead While AKEEL and ZAJĄC Face Italian Baja Setbacks

June 29, 2026

• Norwegian HEDDA HOSÅS finished 17th overall but captured the SSV lead in FIA World Baja Cup despite overheating, brake failure, and navigational issues in extreme heat conditions throughout the Italian event.
• Saudi Arabia’s DANIA AKEEL dominated the Prologue with fastest time but crashed in opening stage Saturday after taking wrong parallel track blocked by wall, forcing retirement from her championship-leading position.
• Poland’s MAGDALENA ZAJĄC finished 26th in European Baja Cup while rival Karel Trněný’s fourth-place finish gained crucial ground in Ultimate category standings, tightening the series battle heading into Spain.
• UAE’s ALIYYAH KOLOC retired her Buggyra ZM Racing Red-Lined Revo early in Saturday’s opening stage, ending her Italian Baja campaign before the competitive running truly began for the young driver.

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