Hamed Al-Wahaibi (Arabic: حمد الوهيبي; born 20 January 1968 in Muscat) is a rally driver from Oman and a former WRC driver. He is the first WRC competitor from Oman.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Omani |
| Born | 20 January 1968 Muscat, Oman |
| World Rally Championship record | |
| Active years | 1997—2005, 2022—present |
| Co-driver |  Terry Harryman Tony Sircombe Michael Orr Nicky Beech David Senior Ilka Minor |
| Teams | Privateer |
| Rallies | 42 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Rally wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Stage wins | 0 |
| Total points | 0 |
| First rally | 1997 Network Q RAC Rally |
| Last rally | 2022 Acropolis Rally |
Rally Career
editIn 1999, Al Wahaibi set a new record after his participation in the Finland Rally, becoming the first Arab driver to have 30 World Rally Championships to his credit.
By the end of 1999. Al Wahaibi was considered to be the first Arab driver to lead the group N World Rally Championship. Al Wahaibi eventually finished the season in second place, the highest finish ever by an Arab driver.
In 2001, Al Wahaibi won the Rallye Terre D'Auvergene, the second round of the French Gravel Rally Championship, and became the first Arab and possibly non-European rallyist to have won the French event.
References
edit- ^ "Wahaibi all set for return to rallying". 23 January 2021.