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Hyderabad's Jeet Jhabakh Clinches 2026 FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 09:16 AM
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Hyderabad‑based rally driver Jeet Jhabakh secured the overall title in the 2026 FIA Asia‑Pacific Rally Championship, marking a historic win for Indian motorsport.
Jeet Jhabakh, a rally driver from Hyderabad, emerged victorious in the 2026 FIA Asia‑Pacific Rally Championship, claiming the overall title after a season of competitive rallies across the region.
The championship, organized by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), consists of multiple stages held in various countries around the Asia‑Pacific rim. Jhabakh’s consistent performance and strategic driving earned him the highest cumulative points.
This victory places Jhabakh among the few Indian athletes to win a major FIA‑sanctioned event, boosting the profile of rally racing in India and inspiring upcoming drivers in the country.
The championship, organized by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), consists of multiple stages held in various countries around the Asia‑Pacific rim. Jhabakh’s consistent performance and strategic driving earned him the highest cumulative points.
This victory places Jhabakh among the few Indian athletes to win a major FIA‑sanctioned event, boosting the profile of rally racing in India and inspiring upcoming drivers in the country.