Octavia RS: Performance Unlocked
The stage is set. The challengers are ready. We’re putting the Škoda Octavia RS in the hands of some of the Middle East's most diverse motorsport talents. What happens when power meets passion?
The Škoda Octavia RS: Performance Unlocked is a series that promises to be more than just a car showcase. It's an exploration of human and machine working in perfect harmony. We've brought together a diverse group of elite drivers and passionate owners to push the Skoda’s iconic Octavia RS to its absolute limits and invite them to explore all the space, comfort and simply clever features that make the driving of it a pure joy.
From the precise control of a pro drifter to the determined spirit of an amateur, each story is a testament to the car's advanced engineering and a tribute to the driving talent of the Middle East. Get ready to witness the unlocking of true performance, and enjoy the episodes!
What Our Drivers Say
Ali Al Baloushi - Oman
The challenge is set, and it's time to unlock performance. We challenged an Omani pro drifter and 4-time Red Bull Oman champion Ali Albalushi @lalou_drifter to push the Škoda Octavia RS to its drifting limits. Can his precision and control show us a new side of its power?
Ali Al Baloushi: “Hearing the tires screech and feeling the car drift, It's just an amazing thing.”
Carina Abdulrahman - Bahrain
It's not just about speed, it's about control. We challenged Bahraini female rally driver Carina Ghuloom @carinaa84 to demonstrate the Škoda Octavia RS’s agility and precision on the track. Can she unlock a new side of its performance?
Carina Abdulrahman: “I wasn't expecting it, to be honest. I was pleasantly surprised. It's like alert, it’s listening to you.”
Abdulaziz Al Fudhili - KSA
Meet SaudiStiq, the Saudi icon of automotive industry, and an FIA international race car driver with 73 trophies. We challenged Abdulaziz Al-Fadhili, aka @SaudiStig, to unlock the true speed of the Škoda Octavia RS. Can he handle the power?
Abdulaziz Al Fudhili: “Where were they hiding this European gem from us? Honestly, the performance is heroic and smooth.”
Dominika Sofroniciova - UAE
The next challenger has arrived: The energetic Slovakian Dominika Sofroniciova @domi.sof! We challenged this regional lifestyle media personality and Škoda fan to push her limits on the track. Can she unlock her own performance and prove her love for the brand?
Dominika Sofroniciova: “The RS is a family everyday car, but it just performed as a race car on the track, so it's absolutely amazing!
Mohammad Al Amiri - Kuwait
The challenge continues with Kuwaiti FIA Certified Racing Driver, @m_alamiri_! We’ve challenged him to use the Škoda Octavia RS’s precision and advanced engineering on the track. Can he push the car to its limits?
Mohammad Al Amiri: “It gives off such a sporty, exciting vibe while also being a family car with this engine sound, it’s just perfect.”
Aisha Al Mohtadi - UAE
Our final challenger is here: Meet Aisha Al Mohtadi, a genuine Octavia RS owner and a true Škoda lover. We challenged her to step out of her comfort zone and take on the track. But make no mistake – Aisha is a daughter of a famous UAE rally driver Mr Tamjid Almohtadi, and the passion for speed runs through her veins.
Aisha Al Mohtadi: “This whole experience added another level to the way I feel driving my car, how far I can push it, and how far I can push myself.”