The Qatar International Baja is Round 5 of the FIM Bajas World Cup, organised by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and based at the Lusail International Circuit.
Riders tackle a demanding two-day route through the northern, central and southern Qatar deserts — one of the most formidable navigational challenges on the world rally calendar.
Gata lines up as rider #18 on a Kove 450 Rally EX, competing as a privateer alongside 45 motorcycle riders from 17 countries — including factory-backed Dakar veterans and FIM World Cup championship leaders.