The Qatar International Baja will take place from November 6–8, serving as the second-to-last round of the 2025 FIM Bajas World Cup, before the final event in Dubai later this month.
After the Hungarian Baja was canceled, the championship now includes only seven rounds. The season began in Saudi Arabia with the Hail Baja, followed by events in Portugal, Jordan, and Spain.
So far, winners have included Alex McInnes, Martin Ventura, Mohammed Al-Balooshi, Tosha Schareina, and Lorenzo Santolino. Al-Balooshi, representing MX Ride Dubai, currently leads the 450cc standings by nine points over teammate Rafic Eid.
The Qatar Baja covers a total of 773.83 km, with 453.21 km of timed stages through the desert. The event begins with checks on November 5, followed by a 10 km Prologue and two long racing days.
Top contenders include Poland’s Konrad Dabrowski, who won the past two editions, and riders competing across categories such as Veterans, Women, and Quads.
Saudi rider Hani Al-Noumesi, last year’s quad winner, again leads the standings ahead of rivals from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.