Saudi Arabia dropped from World Rally Championship
The final round of the 2026 World Rally Championship will be held in Italy instead of Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.
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"We have worked closely with our partners to explore every possible route that would allow Rally Saudi Arabia to take place as planned."
— Mohammed Ben Sulayem , Executive
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The final round of the 2026 World Rally Championship will be held in Italy instead of Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.
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