The Rally Kazakhstan is a rally-raid which is held in the country of Kazakhstan since 2017.[1] Motorcycles first took part in 2021; with the original debut cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] The event was part of the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies since 2017; now part of the combined World Rally-Raid Championship.
| Region |  Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Inaugural season | 2017 |
| Official website | rallykazakhstan |
The rally is organized and promoted by the Automotosport Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The 2020 and 2022 editions were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Russian invasion of Ukraine, respectively.[3][4]
Winners
editCars
edit| Year | Driver | Codriver | Car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |  Nasser Al-Attiyah
|
 Matthieu Baumel
|
Toyota Hilux |
| 2018 |  Yazeed Al Rajhi
|
 Timo Gottschalk
|
Mini JCW Rally |
| 2019 | Nasser Al-Attiyah
|
Matthieu Baumel
|
Toyota Hilux |
| 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2021 |  Lucio Alvarez
|
 Armand Monleón
|
Toyota Hilux |
| 2022 | Cancelled due to Russian invasion of Ukraine | ||
Motorcycles
edit| Year | Rider | Motorcycle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2021 |  Ross Branch
|
Yamaha WRF 450 Rally | |
| 2022 | Cancelled due to Russian invasion of Ukraine | ||
Quads
edit| Year | Rider | Motorcycle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2021 | Manuel Andujar
|
Yamaha Raptor 700R | |
| 2022 | Cancelled due to Russian invasion of Ukraine | ||
References
edit- ^ "Rally Kazakhstan 2017". rallykazakhstan.com. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ "Rally Kazakhstan - 2021 - long-awaited return, new route and expansion of categories of rally participants!". rallykazakhstan.com. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ "Kazakhstan Rally 2020: Race canceled due to COVID19 pandemic". Rally-Raid Network. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ Brunsdon, Stephen (17 March 2022). "Kazakhstan World Rally-Raid event canceled due to war". DirtFish. Retrieved 17 March 2022.