Hamed Al-Wahaibi

Hamed Al-Wahaibi
Personal information
Nationality	Omani
Born	20 January 1968 (age 53); Muscat, Oman
World Rally Championship record
Active years	1997-2005 2021- Present Day
Teams	Privateer
Rallies	39
Championships	0
Rally wins	0
Podiums	0
Stage wins	0
Total points	0
First rally
Last rally

Hamed Al-Wahaibi (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.

Hamed Al-Wahaibi (born 20 January 1968 in Muscat) is a rally driver from Oman and a former WRC driver. He is one of the first international athletes from Oman and the first WRC competitor from Oman.

In his prime, Oman's rallying ace Hamed al Wahaibi was considered to be one of the fastest drivers in the region. And his reputation was backed by a strong showing in regional and international rallies in late nineties. From 1997 to 2005, Wahaibi was a regular face on the world circuit before he took a break. He came out of his semi-retirement in 2011 when he competed in the 2011 domestic season and the Dubai International Rally, a leg of the Middle East Rally Championship (MERC). He continued to compete in the Oman Rally Championship till 2012 before deciding to move away from competing though he kept himself involved with the sport by supporting young motorsport enthusiasts in Oman.

Rally Career

Early Years (1997 to 2005 )

From 1997 to 2005, Wahaibi was a regular face on the world circuit. In 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.

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External links[]

Al-Wahaibi at ewrc-results.com [1]