Thierry Neuville wins the Rally Saudi Arabia
The Belgian driver and reigning World Rally Champion is finally back to his winning ways at the end of the final round of the World Championship.
Thierry Neuville was crowned World Champion in 2024, but had yet to win this season. The final round of the Championship, held for the first time in Saudi Arabia, proved a success for the Belgian driver.
The rally took place around Jeddah, on an uncharted four-day course between the western desert and the hills overlooking the Red Sea. Seventeen special stages awaited the 41 competitors, with timed sections covering a total distance of 320 km.
Although the last few kilometres were tense due to suspension problems, the 2024 World Champion managed to keep his vehicle out of trouble and closed out a season marked by ups and downs. His teammate Adrien Fourmaux completed the double for the South Korean manufacturer after a one-minute penalty for early check-in.
This is the German-speaking driver's 22nd WRC victory, with his last coming at the Acropolis Rally in September 2024. The driver from Saint Vith therefore finishes the 2025 season in 5th place in the Championship with 194 points.
We expect the Belgian driver to be fully ready for the 2026 season, which kicks off with the Monte Carlo Rally at the end of January.