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    Yazeed Al-Rajhi

    Yazeed Al-Rajhi

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

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    Honours

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    Records

    Yazeed Al-Rajhi stands as a monumental figure in Saudi motorsport history, having shattered barriers as the first Saudi driver to win the prestigious Dakar Rally in the car category. His five consecutive titles in the Saudi Toyota Desert Rally Championship demonstrate a level of regional dominance rarely seen outside of established racing powers. Beyond his trophies, his impact extends to the national psyche, serving as a tangible proof of Saudi Arabia's growing capabilities in global sports under Vision 2030. His ability to compete at the highest levels of off-road racing while managing a vast family business empire sets him apart as a unique multi-hyphenate achiever in the Gulf region.

    Yazeed Al-Rajhi receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Vision 2030 Sports Diversification Figure

    Saudi Authorities·2025

    Recognized as a key figure in promoting sports diversification in Saudi Arabia

    Records & Feats

    First Saudi Dakar Rally Car Category Winner

    Historic First·2025

    Became the first driver from Saudi Arabia to win the Dakar Rally in the car category in 2025

    Five Consecutive Saudi Toyota Desert Rally Titles

    Career Milestone·2025

    Won the Saudi Toyota Desert Rally Championship five times in a row from 2021 to 2025