The 2026 Saudi Toyota Hill Climb Championship returns to Aqabat Al-Muhammadiyah in Al-Shafa, Taif, for its second round on July 17-18, following a strong opening round that set the tone for the season.
The championship is held under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, the owner of the competition. It is managed by Bakhashab Motorsport, in partnership with Jameel Motorsport, the official partner of the championship.
The second round follows a competitive season opener, where Mamoun Amr Alkabbani topped the overall standings with a time of 3 minutes, 28.936 seconds. Faisal Soufyan Alkabbani finished second, just 0.787 seconds behind, while Ahmed Abdul Algaidy placed third, 13.292 seconds off the leader. The results highlighted the highly competitive nature of the championship and the close margins between the leading drivers.
The competition will feature 10 categories, alongside the Ladies Cup. Competitors will take on the 4.2-kilometre Aqabat Al-Muhammadiyah course, which features 30 corners and climbs from 1,900 metres to around 2,150 metres above sea level. The route presents a challenge that combines driving precision, corner management, and the ability to balance speed with control.
Friday’s programme will begin with administrative checks and technical scrutineering for participating vehicles, followed by a drivers’ briefing attended by officials, organising teams and technical teams. Official practice will then take place before Heat 1 gets underway. Competition will continue on Saturday with Heat 2, followed by Heat 3 and Heat 4, before the prize-giving ceremony is held.
Operations for the opening round were supported by 38 marshals, who helped manage competitor and vehicle movement, monitor site readiness and implement safety procedures. Their work contributed to a well-organised and safe opening round, underscoring the role of field teams in delivering motorsport events.
The 2026 Saudi Toyota Hill Climb Championship will conclude with its third and final round on the same course from July 31 to August 1, bringing the season in Taif to a close.
About the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation
Founded in 2006, the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation represents the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before leading international motorsport bodies, including the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme and the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens.
The federation is responsible for regulating, organising and developing car and motorcycle sport locally and internationally through the implementation of rules, regulations and safety standards, while supporting national talent and enhancing competitive performance.
SAMF also contributes to hosting and organising major global events in the Kingdom, including Formula 1, Formula E, the Dakar Rally and the FIA World Rally Championship, among others, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a global destination for motorsport.
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