The eyes of the motorsport world have been on Qatar this week because the Qatar Motor and Bike Federation (QMMF) hosted the MENA Karting Championship Nations Cup 2024 for the second time on the Lusail Worldwide Circuit (LIC).
With robust shows of regional expertise and racing motion, the championship – held from 19-21 December – welcomed over 150 drivers from throughout 16 international locations within the Center East and North Africa area.
Marking the success of the championship, FIA President and Nations Cup founder Mohammed Ben Sulayem, stated: “The MENA karting nations cup is a chance for us to showcase the very best of our area. It brings world consideration to MENA motorsport whereas providing younger expertise the honour of representing their nations.
“My congratulations to all opponents – the racing this week has been exemplary – an vital step on their motorsport journey. With winners represented from throughout our area, it’s clear the way forward for MENA motorsport is robust.
“Because of QMMF President Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai for internet hosting such a profitable occasion, alongside the volunteers, workers and officers, who’ve devoted their effort and time.”
Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai, President of QMMF and Lusail Worldwide Circuit, stated: “We’re honoured to host the MENA Karting Championship Nations Cup 2024 for the second consecutive 12 months at LIC. The MENA Karting Championship Nations Cup offers a platform and empowers drivers, particularly the younger rising expertise, to show their expertise.
“We prolong our gratitude to all of the taking part nations and the gifted drivers. I might additionally prefer to thank the FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem for his steady effort to empower the youth by way of this championship.”
The champions had been awarded their titles in a vibrant closing ceremony, and to mark distinctive efficiency and expertise all through the championship, three groups had been awarded the “MENA Nations Cup” accolade with Lebanon taking first place, Morocco second, and UAE third.
The ultimate outcomes of every class are as follows:
Micro Max: The UAE dominated the class, with Ava Lawrence and Atiqa Asif Mir, each from the UAE, securing P1 and P2 with instances of 17 minutes 39.551 seconds and 17 minutes 40.738 seconds, respectively. Nahyl El Gahoudi from Morocco claimed P3 with a time of 17 minutes 43.383 seconds.
Mini Max: Faris Haroun from UAE, secured P1 with a time of 16 minutes 56.733 seconds. He was adopted by Joe Mourad from Lebanon in P2, clocking 16 minutes 59.712 seconds, and Saif Al Obaidli from Qatar in P3 with a time of 17 minutes 05.162 seconds.
Junior Max: Nathan Kappen from the UAE led the grid and secured P1, adopted by Malek Mustafa from Palestine in P2 and Veer Chopra from UAE in P3, with instances of 20 minutes 56.954 seconds, 21 minutes 08.364 seconds, and 21 minutes 08.499 seconds, respectively.
Senior Max: Within the Senior Max class, Sanad Al Hamawi from Jordan claimed P1 with a powerful time of 20 minutes 58.907 seconds. He was adopted intently by Anis Tazi from Morocco, who secured P2 with a time of 21 minutes 06.771 seconds, and Zain El Hommossany from Egypt, who accomplished the rostrum in P3 with a time of 21 minutes 07.033 seconds.
DD2: Christopher Njeim from Lebanon, Taha Hassiba from Qatar, and Souhil Khatal from Algeria claimed P1, P2, and P3, respectively, with instances of 20 minutes 42.371 seconds, 20 minutes 43.037 seconds, and 20 minutes 45.762 seconds.
DD2 Masters: Sofiane Salhi from Algeria, Faisal Al Yaefi from Qatar, and Abdo El Feghali from Lebanon claimed P1, P2, and P3, respectively, with instances of 20 minutes 48.947 seconds, 20 minutes 55.695 seconds, and 21 minutes 05.897 seconds.
R390 Endurance: Group Morocco secured P1 within the R390 Endurance class, adopted by the UAE in P2 and Algeria in P3, respectively.
R390 Dash: Lebanon dominated this class with Mathias Njeim (Lebanon) and Jad Al Awar (Lebanon) securing P1 and P2, clocking in instances of 19 minutes 51.620 seconds and 19 minutes 55.099 seconds, respectively. Mahdi Kadri from Morocco secured P3 with a time of 19 minutes 55.272 seconds.
