Meet Hanna Riehle, co-driver of the winning team at the 2023 Rally Jameel, the region’s first navigational rally exclusively for women.
Launched just two years prior in Saudi Arabia, Rally Jameel offers a unique opportunity for women to push their limits in motorsports. Hanna takes us right into the heart of the action, sharing what it was like navigating the Saudi desert alongside 81 other determined women.
After a close call in the first edition, Hanna and her teammate Evelina Chlebowska, known as “Sandstorm Express,” clinched the victory this year in their trusty 10-year-old Toyota FJ Cruiser all without a single sponsor. Hear how this naturally competitive sports consultant, who moved from Germany to Saudi in search of adventure, found her passion in rally.
In this episode, published on May 15th, 2023, Hanna discusses the crucial role of cooperation and unwavering trust with your teammate in rally racing. She also highlights the incredible camaraderie and support within the Rally Jameel community, emphasizing how such initiatives are propelling women’s sports forward in the region.
Hanna’s infectious energy will have you dreaming of desert adventures!
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🤿 This episode is supported by Deep Dive Dubai
For more motorsports inspiration, listen to our interview with Dakar Rally athlete Dania Akeel [HERE].
