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Final round of OAA Sprint Rally in Nakhal tomorrow

MUSCAT: The third and final round of the Sprint Rally, organised by the Oman Automobile Association (OAA), starts on Friday with two new stages taking place in the Wilayat of Nakhal in the Al Batinah South Governorate....

A group of local rally drivers will participate in this rally both in cars as well as on Can-Ams.

Al Zubair & Co take second in pulsating race in Abu Dhabi

The trio completed 346 laps of the demanding 5.281 km Yas Marina circuit narrowly behind the triumphant Capital RT by Motopark Mercedes trio.

Norris takes F1 title as Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi race

McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates on the podium with the trophy after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion. — Reuters

Norris quicker than Verstappen in Abu Dhabi practice, Piastri lags

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris drives during the second practice session ahead of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)

Verstappen wins in Qatar, boosts chances for fifth crown

Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates with a trophy on the podium after winning the Qatar Grand Prix. — Reuters

Ogier wins record-equalling ninth world rally title

French driver Sebastien Ogier and his French co-driver Vincent Landais compete in their Toyota GR Yaris during stage 5 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in Jeddah. — AFP

Piastri fastest in sole Qatar Grand Prix practice

McLaren's Oscar Piastri during practice for Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit. — Reuters

Hamed concludes season with third in FIA World Baja Cup

Oman's Hamed al Wahaibi in action in the FIA World Baja Cup.

Norris on pole in wet Las Vegas with Piastri fifth

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris gestures after winning the pole position during the qualifying session for the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit. — AFP

Norris on top in twice red-flagged Las Vegas GP practice

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris drives out of pit lane to begin the first practice session for the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 20, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

F1 star Piastri wins Australia’s top sports honour

Oscar Piastri

Marco Bezzecchi wins Valencia Grand Prix

Aprilia Racing's Marco Bezzecchi in action during the MotoGp race. — Reuters

Eighth place for Al Harthy in Bahrain finale

Al Harthy during the Bahrain International Circuit race.

Bezzecchi dominates Portuguese Grand Prix for second win of season

Aprilia Racing's Marco Bezzecchi celebrates on the podium with a trophy after winning the MotoGP race. — Reuters

Ogier wins Rally Japan to take world title fight to final race

Sebastien Ogier and his co-driver Vincent Landais of France drive their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 during the SS16 Lake Mikawako section of the Rally Japan. — AFP

Ninth place start for Al Harthy in Bahrain finale

Track action in Sakhir began with free practice on Thursday, 6th November, where the squad posted the fourth quickest time in session one before ending a fraction outside the top 10 in the second period.
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