Harith Noah made his return to competitive rallying at the 2025 Baja Aragon in Spain, after recovering from injuries sustained earlier this year. Racing for the Sherco TVS Rally Factory, Noah finished 11th overall in rally and a strong fifth in the FIM Bajas World Cup 450cc class.
- Noah finishes P11 overall, P5 in Bajas World Cup
- Santolino wins with a time of 6 hours 38.59 mins
Harith Noah P5 at FIM Bajas World Cup Round 5
Sherco’s Lorenzo Santolino wins Baja Aragon.
The first half of the 2025 season has been a difficult one for Noah. In January, he was forced to retire from the Dakar Rally after he fractured his wrist in the prologue stage. He then returned to action at the South Africa Rally in May, only to crash in Stage 1 after colliding with a jackal on the course. This resulted in another fracture in his right hand, cutting short his comeback.
Noah’s spent the last few months focusing on recovery and rehabilitation, and made his rally return at the 2025 Baja Aragon. While this isn’t part of the World Rally Raid Championship, it is part of the FIM Bajas World Cup. Crucially, it gave Noah the perfect opportunity to regain his rhythm and earn some valuable experience before he returns to the World Rally Raid Championship in September.
After three days of competing on a mix of high-speed gravel tracks and rocky climbs, Noah finished 11th overall in the rally. His time of 7 hours 16.32 mins was also good enough for him to secure fifth place in the 450cc class of the FIM Bajas World Cup.
“It feels great to finish strong at Baja Aragon. This rally is never easy, it’s fast, unpredictable, and physically tough. There was a lot of dust, but I stayed calm and focused on having a clean race,” said Noah.
“After everything earlier this year, I just wanted to ride clean, stay focused, and enjoy the race. I’m happy with how I felt on the bike, and this result gives me confidence heading into the next part of the season.”
It was a strong rally for Sherco as a team, with Lorenzo Santolino taking overall victory with a time of 6 hours 38.59mins. The Spaniard delivered a dominant performance, setting the fastest times in all the stages.
Suraj Viswanathan
