Roger Feghali and Joseph Mattar Win the Title of the "First Batroun Rally" in a Toyota GR Yaris Rally 2
Lebanese driver Roger Feghali and his co-driver Joseph Mattar, the official partners of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Lebanon team, impressively secured the title of the first-ever Batroun Rally, driving the Toyota GR Yaris Rally 2, which once again proved its efficiency and exceptional performance on Lebanon’s challenging roads.<br />
Jul 30, 2025
The rally, organized by the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon, was the third round of the 2025 Lebanese Rally Championship, following the Spring Rally and the Jezzine Rally—both also won by Feghali and Mattar. The race covered a total distance of 163.57 km, including 92.17 km of special speed stages.
From the very start, Feghali asserted his dominance by setting the fastest time in the showcase stage through the southern streets of Batroun. He maintained consistent performance throughout, benefiting from the power and grip provided by the Toyota GR Yaris Rally 2—specially designed for rallying. The car features a 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, an all-wheel-drive system that ensures ideal performance on sharp turns and winding roads, a six-speed manual transmission, and high dynamic responsiveness, giving the team a clear advantage across all rally stages.
Driver Elias El-Dahdah and co-driver Thierry Rouhana finished second in a Škoda Fabia, while Rabih Ayoub and George Nader came third in the same car model.
The rally saw participation from 21 cars, of which only 18 completed the race. Omani driver Abdullah Al-Rawahi and his Jordanian co-driver Atta Al-Hamoud had to retire early on the second day after going off track due to an accident. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
With this win, Feghali and Mattar add another title to their already impressive record, reaffirming the strength of their partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing Lebanon and the technical excellence of the GR Yaris Rally 2, which continues to solidify its presence on the local rally scene.