Qatari rally star Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and his Spanish co-driver Candido Carrera, driving a Škoda Fabia RS, finished second, just 9.2 seconds behind the winner. Elias El-Dahdah and co-driver Nicola Arena came in third in another Škoda Fabia, trailing Feghali by three and a half minutes.
This rally was the fifth and penultimate round of the 2025 Middle East Rally Championship. It spanned a total distance of 624.41 kilometers, with 192.44 kilometers dedicated to timed special stages across 11 competitive sections.
With this win, Roger Feghali secured his 18th Lebanon Rally title—a remarkable feat—after an intense showdown with Al-Attiyah. Feghali capitalized on the strength and stability of the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2, which features a 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine generating over 260 horsepower. Its advanced all-wheel-drive system delivered remarkable grip on the twisty mountain roads that define the Lebanon Rally. Built with rallying in mind, the GR Yaris Rally2’s lightweight structure and rigid chassis offered lightning-fast responsiveness and ideal performance in the rugged terrain.
Feghali launched the competition strongly by winning the opening super stage on Friday at the organizing club’s headquarters in Kaslik, finishing just half a second ahead of Al-Attiyah. However, on Saturday, Al-Attiyah turned the tables and seized the overall lead by seven seconds. The real drama unfolded on Sunday, during the final four stages in the regions of Northern Metn and Baabda.
Although Feghali experienced an electrical issue on the second day—costing him around 20 seconds—he showed resilience and determination to mount a comeback on the final day. By the end of stage ten, he had reclaimed the lead by just 1.5 seconds. The rally then headed into the final, decisive “title stage” in Zabbougha. There, Feghali clinched the win in a thrilling finale, earning his historic 18th Lebanon Rally title in a spectacular display of skill and composure.
The triumph was not just a result of experience, but also a testament to the perfect harmony between driver, machine, and technical team. With the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2—a car engineered with the spirit of rallying in its DNA—Feghali and his Motortune team formed a formidable pairing, turning intense competition into yet another victory. His performance reaffirmed his legacy as a dominant figure in the region’s rallying scene, behind the wheel of a car built to conquer.
The award ceremony took place at the ATCL headquarters in Kaslik, in the presence of numerous dignitaries. Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Nora Bairakdarian attended on behalf of the President. Also present were Brigadier General Nadim Maawad, representing Army Commander General Rodolphe Haikal, and First Lieutenant Yousef Nakouzi, representing the Director General of State Security, Major General Edgar Lawandos. Lebanese Olympic Committee President Jihad Salameh and committee member Roland Saadeh were in attendance, as well as Sheikh Rachid Al-Khazen, Vice President of Jounieh Municipality, representing Mayor Faisal Ephrem. Michael Al-Boustani, Vice President of Sales and Product Planning at BUMC (Toyota's official distributor), was also among the guests.
From the organizing club, President Nabil “Billy” Karam, Vice President Eliane Hobeiche, Secretary General Kamil Edde, Treasurer Attorney Gilbert Messihi, and several board members were present. Also in attendance were the Head of the Motorsport Committee Imad Lahoud, FIA representatives, members of the rally organizing committee led by Gaby Kreiker, Race Director Attorney Ziad Jammous, and Deputy Director Dr. Guy Hakim. Sponsors, including leading partner Coral, rally enthusiasts, and members of the press added to the festive and spirited atmosphere that marked the conclusion of this iconic motorsport event.