MOTORSPORT – Emirati driver Adam Al Azhari claimed a dominant victory yesterday in the opening race of round two in the FIA-certified Aramco Formula Four Saudi Arabian Championship, held at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir.
Promoted by Altawkilat Motorsport under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, the event brought together 14 young drivers, both men and women, for an action-packed day of competition.
The race delivered fierce on-track battles amongst the emerging talents, who showcased exceptional pace and precision, reflecting the steady rise in the championship’s level from one round to the next.
At the chequered flag, Al Azhari triumphed ahead of Swedish driver Scott Kin Lindblom, while Briton Kit Belofsky came third.
Belofsky also earned the Best Rookie Driver Award, while American driver Ava Dobson was recognised as the Best Female Driver.
Earlier in the day, Al Azhari topped the qualifying session with a blistering lap of two minutes 06.907 seconds, edging out Lindblom by 0.547 seconds, while Belofsky secured third just 0.592s behind.
Theo Palmer, Ari Bansal, and Chiara Battig completed the top six.
The race was briefly neutralised by a safety car following a collision between Battig and British driver Megan Bruce on lap seven.
Meanwhile, German newcomer Esmee Kustermann impressed with a strong performance, climbing from 12th on the grid to finish ninth.
Round two continues today at BIC, with the second and final race of the meeting.
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