Jeddah – November 11, 2025
The Honda Saudi Motorsports Team (HSMS) took part in the Motor Mania competition held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the Formula 1 Circuit on Jeddah Corniche. The event featured intense racing and a large turnout of motorsport enthusiasts.
Team leader Captain Bandar Hilal Al-Silmy claimed first place in the Street Cup category after a remarkable performance that showed his exceptional driving skills and confidence in the Honda Civic Type R. The car demonstrated outstanding performance and stability on the track, recording a lap time of 2:31.422, adding yet another victory to the team’s record of achievements in local motorsport events.
This triumph continues the series of success achieved by Honda Saudi Motorsports Team (HSMS) and reflects the ongoing support of Abdullah Hashim Co. Ltd., the exclusive distributor of Honda products in Saudi Arabia, in strengthening the team’s presence in national motorsport championships.
Captain Al-Silmy expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to Abdullah Hashim Co. Ltd. and the team’s sponsors for their significant role in this achievement — the strategic sponsor: Saleh Cars Group, main sponsor: Mobil 1, and supporting sponsor: Johnson Window Films.
He also extended thanks to Universal Motors Agencies for organizing this outstanding event, which was held alongside the Formula 4 Championship, praising the high level of competition on the world’s fastest circuit. He highlighted his great confidence in the Type R’s acceleration, responsiveness, and agility through fast corners, promising even faster lap times in upcoming races, God willing.
The HSMS Team continues its preparations for upcoming competitions with strong determination and ambition to secure more podium finishes, reaffirming its commitment to representing the Honda brand in the best possible way in Saudi motorsport.