Beirut: Roger Feghali and his co-driver Joseph Matar clinched victory at the 40th Spring Rally, organized by the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL) over two days in the Keserwan and Jbeil districts. Driver Basil Abu Hamdan and his co-driver Firas Elias secured second place, trailing 27.5 seconds behind the winners.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Nicolas Amiouni and his co-driver Shadi Beiruti finished in third place, 35.7 seconds behind the second-place team. This rally marked the first stage of this year's Lebanese Rally Championship. The total rally distance covered was 284.19 km, with 101.14 km dedicated to six special speed stages, including a show stage of 2.52 km which Feghali won.
The event kicked off on Saturday at the organizing club's headquarters in Kaslik, drawing a large audience, and concluded on Sunday with five special speed stages.