NORA AL-JASSASI sidelined at Qatar Baja despite finishing 33rd

October 31, 2026

• NORA AL-JASSASI and navigator Jeannette Kvick were classified 33rd overall in their Can-Am Maverick XRS, despite a suspension ball joint failure forcing them out before stage two.
• LUCIE BAUD co-drove with father Lionel in their X-Raid Mini JCW Rally, setting fourth-quickest on stage two and earning fifth overall and second in the Ultimate category.
• MAHA AL-HAMALI finished 16th overall in a Can-Am Maverick, staying in SSV title contention and closing on leader Mohammed Al-Marri in the FIA Middle East Baja Cup standings.
• CAMELIA LIPAROTI and ERIKA MINGOZZI steered their Yamaha YXZ 1000R to 23rd overall, completing a punishing Baja that featured Dakar-length stages across demanding dune terrain.

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