Rally driver Burcu Çetinkaya achieved a significant milestone, ⁢becoming the first Turkish female pilot to score points ‍in the prestigious World Rally Championship (WRC). She secured⁣ a fourth-place finish‍ in the WRC3 class at the challenging Saudi Arabia ⁢Rally on⁢ an undisclosed date in‍ December 2025.

Piloting alongside co-driver Fabrizia Pons, Çetinkaya navigated the demanding desert terrain. Their⁤ performance was particularly⁢ noteworthy⁣ as they represented the only all-female team⁣ competing in the rally, inspiring ‌manny with their participation‌ and ⁣success.

Çetinkaya’s recent accomplishments have ‌also garnered attention on social media. Posts celebrating her rally performance have been ⁤met with widespread ‍congratulatory messages and engagement from followers, ⁢indicating ‌a growing public interest⁣ in⁤ her‍ career.

This achievement follows personal changes ⁤in Çetinkaya’s⁣ life, including a previous proclamation regarding her​ decision to no longer wear ⁣a⁤ hijab and a divorce from Mehmet ‍Fatih Bucak. ⁤She maintains‌ an ​active presence ⁤on social ​media, offering glimpses into her life outside of competitive rallying.