Maha Al Hamly
Short Biography
Growing up in Saudi Arabia, Maha honed her driving skills on unfamiliar roads, which not only improved her abilities but also sparked a newfound love for the adrenaline rush that comes with speed and excitement.
As an employee of Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, Maha was immersed in the automotive world and became one of the first women to seize the opportunity to practice her passion for driving in the desert. Her turning point came in 2022 at Rally Jameel, the first women’s rally, where she decided to participate, eager to test her driving skills and her ability to stay focused over extended periods.
From that moment, Maha decided to pursue racing as her career. In the Saudi Toyota Championship 2022, she secured second place in her category, proving her success in Rally Jameel was no fluke. By 2023, Maha competed in both the Saudi Toyota Championship and Middle East championships, achieving first place in the Saudi Toyota Championship – in her category, and second place in the Middle East Championship – in her category.
In 2024, Maha Al Hamali, along with her American co-driver Eleanor Coker of Team Obiyya, clinched second place at Rally Jameel.
Maha’s journey is a story of transformation, from a young woman navigating tough terrains to a successful rally racer. Her story is fuelled by passion, determination, and a deep sense of belonging to her country’s nature.
ACHEIVEMENTS
Rally Jameel
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2024 | Rally Jameel | Toyota Hilux | Overall | 2nd |
2024 | Rally Jameel | Toyota Hilux | PT4 | 1st |
2023 | Rally Jameel | Toyota Land Cruiser | Overall | 5th |
2023 | Rally Jameel | Toyota Land Cruiser | PT6 | 3rd |
2022 | Rally Jameel | Toyota Prado | Overall | 3rd |
2022 | Rally Jameel | Toyota Prado | PT4 | 1st |
2024 Rally Jameel |
Toyota Hilux Overall |
2nd |
2024 Rally Jameel |
Toyota Hilux PT4 |
1st |
2023 Rally Jameel |
Toyota Land Cruiser Overall |
5th |
2023 Rally Jameel |
Toyota Land Cruiser PT6 |
3rd |
2022 Rally Jameel |
Toyota Prado Overall |
3rd |
2022 Rally Jameel |
Toyota Prado PT4 |
1st |
Saudi Toyota Championship
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2024 | Hail Rally | Can-Am | T3 | 3rd |
2024 | Tabuk Rally | Can-Am | T3 | 2nd |
2023 | Rally Hail | Can-Am | PT4 | 1st |
2023 | Tabuk-Neom Rally | Can-Am | PT4 | 1st |
2023 | Al Qassim Rally | Can-Am | PT4 | 1st |
2023 | Jeddah Rally | Can-Am | PT4 | 2nd |
2022 | Rally Aseer | Can-Am | T4 | 2nd |
2022 | Al Qassim Rally | Can-Am | T4 | 3rd |
2022 | Rally Hail | Can-Am | T4 | 1st |
2022 | Rally Jeddah | Can-Am | T4 | 1st |
2024 Hail Rally |
Can-Am T3 |
3rd |
2024 Tabuk Rally |
Can-Am T3 |
2nd |
2023 Rally Hail |
Can-Am PT4 |
1st |
2023 Tabuk-Neom Rally |
Can-Am PT4 |
1st |
2023 Al Qassim Rally |
Can-Am PT4 |
1st |
2023 Jeddah Rally |
Can-Am PT4 |
2nd |
2022 Rally Aseer |
Can-Am T4 |
2nd |
2022 Al Qassim Rally |
Can-Am T4 |
3rd |
2022 Rally Hail |
Can-Am T4 |
1st |
2022 Rally Jeddah |
Can-Am T4 |
1st |
ME Baja Championship
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2023 | ME Baja Championship | Can-Am | PT4 | 2nd |
2023 | ME Baja Championship (Qatar Baja – Rd. 1) | Can-Am | PT4 | 2nd |
2023 | ME Baja Championship (Dubai) | Can-Am | PT4 | 2nd |
2023 ME Baja Championship |
Can-Am PT4 |
2nd |
2023 ME Baja Championship (Qatar Baja – Rd. 1) |
Can-Am PT4 |
2nd |
2023 ME Baja Championship (Dubai) |
Can-Am PT4 |
2nd |
Other
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2023 | Best Femal Sports Racing Award | Can-Am | – | – |
2023 Best Femal Sports Racing Award |
Can-Am – |
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