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TAIF, ������Ƶ: The final round of the 2025 Saudi Toyota Hill Climb Championship concluded on Saturday in Aqabat Al-Muhammadiyah in Al-Shafa. The event was organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, supported by the Ministry of Sport, in collaboration with official partner Jameel Motorsport, the digital enabler “stc,” and the Saudi Motorsport Marshals Club.

The third and concluding round witnessed fierce competition among participants across various categories. In the end, Mamoun Al-Qabbani achieved the fastest time, clocking 1:43.879, followed by Faisal Al-Qabbani in second place with a time of 1:44.807, and Jean Lahoud in third place with 1:46.180.

In Class 1, Mamoun Al-Qabbani secured first place with 1:43.879, followed by Faisal Al-Qabbani in second, and Mahmoud Abed in third. In Class 2a, driver Jean Lahoud took first place with 1:46.180, with Ahmed Bajunaid in second and Ahmed Al-Qaidi in third. In Class 2b, Abdullah Al-Qabbani clinched first place with 1:51.966, followed by Rabie Al-Awar in second and Mohammed Al-Sharyan in third.

In Class 3a, driver Ibrahim Al-Shuraida took first place with 1:53.424, followed by Sultan Hamdi in second and Khaled Baghdadi in third. Class 3b was topped by Riad Batal with 2:02.221, followed by Hamza Bakhsheb in second and Abdullah Khoja in third. In Class 4a, Abdullah Al-Khuriji won first place with 2:00.827, followed by Abdullah Moumena in second and Hesham Al-Badea in third. In Class 4b, Ali Al-Khudir took first place with 2:04.534, followed by Abi Wael Dhafar in second and driver Ali Fadl Ali in third.

In Class 5a, Abdulaziz Al-Fadhili claimed first place with 2:08.987, followed by driver Enas Hamzah in second, and Mohammed Abdulghaffar in third. In Class 5b, Hatem Al-Hazmi took first place with 2:07.946, followed by Mohammed Habbal in second and Mazen Hijazi in third.

In Category 2 SS, Abdulaziz Al-Rumaih won first place with 1:51.510. In Category 2 SC, driver Abdullah Al-Omari claimed first place with 1:59.940, followed by Saeed Al-Mouri in second and Talal Al-Asimi in third.

This year’s Saudi Toyota Hill Climb Championship delivered an exceptional level of competition across all three rounds, showcasing remarkable improvement in drivers’ performances and reflecting the Kingdom’s rapid motorsport development, thanks to ongoing support and empowerment.

The championship underscores the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation’s commitment to delivering a fully integrated organizational experience that meets the highest international standards, providing a stimulating competitive environment that enables national talents to demonstrate their capabilities and prepare for participation in regional and international championships with confidence and skill.

With the Hill Climb season now concluded, the Saudi Toyota Championships will resume in September in Riyadh with the highly anticipated Drift and Time Attack competitions.

Pole vault sensation Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis said he was excited to be part of the growth of athletics after the two-time Olympic champion was handed an ambassadorial role for next year’s inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
World Athletics announced last year it would hold the global championship as a grand conclusion to the 2026 season. It will then take place every two years.
In a statement, World Athletics said Duplantis had been named ‘Star Athlete’ for the event.
The governing body added that the pole vaulter would be among the “key collaborators pursuing their cultural passions outside of athletics in music, fashion, art, on-screen, who will promote the new global season-ending championship.”
The event will take place in Budapest with a record $10 million in prize money on offer. Gold medallists will each receive $150,000 as part of what the sport’s world governing body has described as the richest prize pot ever in the sport.
Duplantis won his second world title in 2023 in Budapest.
He also broke his own pole vault world record there for a 13th time on Tuesday, soaring 6.29 meters at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The Swede said he was hoping to set a new world record during the Ultimate Championship.
“We’re always looking for new ways to make sure that the spotlight shines on athletics and the Ultimate will light up Budapest,” the 25-year-old added.
“I have great memories of winning world gold two years ago and remember the incredible atmosphere inside the stadium that night. It would be a dream to break the world record in front of a packed crowd next year.
“This event is set to showcase our sport like never before and I can’t wait to be a part of it.”
The championship is scheduled to take place over three evenings next year from September 11 to September 13.
Each session will last less than three hours, in a bid to capture the attention of global television viewers.
The program will feature 26 individual events – 16 track and 10 field – and two relays, including the new mixed 4x100m.