The opening round of the Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack concluded on Saturday at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit following three days of competitive racing from 27 to 29 August. Supervised by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF), the event was managed by Bakhashab Motorsport in partnership with Jameel Motorsport.
A total of 88 male and female competitors took part across 11 different categories alongside the dedicated Ladies Cup. Mamoun Amr Alkabbani recorded the fastest overall time of the weekend to take first place, completing the lap in 1 minute and 12.279 seconds. Faisal Alkabbani finished in second place with a time of 1 minute and 12.300 seconds, while Muhammed Abudawood took third position in 1 minute and 16.166 seconds.
Overall Results Across the Saudi Toyota Championship Classes
In Class 1, Mamoun Amr Alkabbani claimed victory with his time of 1 minute and 12.279 seconds, finishing ahead of Faisal Alkabbani and Muhammed Abudawood. Class 2A saw Bader Saleh Alyahya take first place in 1 minute and 28.016 seconds, followed by Faris Karem Althagafi and Alwaleed Zaki. Furthermore, modern automotive performance was on full display in Class 2B, where Sulaiman Alsaheel took top honours in 1 minute and 19.341 seconds ahead of Mohammed A. Alsheryan and Sultan Hamdi.
Class 3A concluded with Mahmoud Abed finishing first in 1 minute and 20.738 seconds, followed by Andulaziz Hani Saab and Ahmed Binkhanen. In Class 3B, Nawaf Talal Alloush topped the group in 1 minute and 24.788 seconds, with Wesam Khalil Khalil in second and Sultan Kayello in third. Meanwhile, Class 4A was led by Hisham Bediea Al Bediea in 1 minute and 26.799 seconds, while Samir M Ahmad claimed Class 4B in 1 minute and 26.807 seconds.
Category Winners and Ladies Cup Standings
In Class 5A, Mazen Jamil Hijazi claimed first place with a time of 1 minute and 36.271 seconds, followed by Faisal Noaman and Mostafa Elberjawi. Class 5B saw Hatem Al Hazmi secure victory in 1 minute and 28.869 seconds, ahead of Omar Aldini and Mohammed Habbal. In the specialty divisions, Saeed Zaki Almouri took Class SC in 1 minute and 17.059 seconds, while Abdulaziz Alramih took the Class SS victory in 1 minute and 18.055 seconds.
The Ladies Cup competition delivered strong results, with Reem Thamer Al Aboud winning first place in 1 minute and 29.579 seconds. Jasmine Al-Sayed finished in second place, and Enas Hamzah Abtini secured the third position on the podium. Tracking precise lap metrics remains crucial for competitors using advanced smart devices to monitor vehicle output.
Development of Motorsport Talent in Saudi Arabia
The official season structure helps expand national sports involvement while supporting the broader domestic economy through sports tourism. The competitive environment allows local drivers to refine their abilities under formal regulatory supervision. SAMF continues to oversee domestic competitions while maintaining safety standards across international sporting frameworks.
Upcoming Schedule for the 2026 Racing Season
The Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack season consists of three total rounds, each staged at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Round 2 is scheduled to take place from 3 to 4 September 2026. The season will conclude with the third and final round running from 15 to 16 October 2026.
