STAT OF THE DAY: 2
The future can often be seen in the SSV and Challenger rankings. In light of results over the last few years, it is likely that female drivers will increasingly be competing with their male colleagues for titles.
In 2023, Cristina Gutierrez first won a Challenger special before triumphing outright in 2024. The same year, Sara Price won an SSV special before taking 3 in 2025; in the meantime, Dania Akeel also added her name to the top of the rankings on stage 10 in the Challenger class.
Another milestone has been reached this year in the Challenger class because women have featured on the podium on all but one stage, the first. Today, for the first time, the top two steps were occupied by two women: Puck Klaasen, who tasted victory for the second time this year, followed by Dania Akeel, just three seconds behind.
