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Al Harthi ends GTWCE season with Portimão Podium

• Excellent P3 Bronze Cup finish in Portugal for Oman Racing by Century • Celebratory conclusion to GTWCE season for Ahmad al Harthi • Second podium of campaign delivers ninth in Bronze Cup championship...

Al Harthi maintained his composure and duly took fifth from the Aston.

Ahmad targeting big push on Portimao GTWCE return

Al Harthi Portimao

Bezzecchi pips Fernandez to win Indonesian GP

Aprilia Racing's Marco Bezzecchi and Trackhouse MotoGP Team's Raul Fernandez in action during the MotoGP race. — Reuters

Verstappen continues resurgence with pole for Singapore sprint

Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore. — Reuters

Leclerc fastest in Sepang after Verstappen sets early pace

Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc drives during the second practice session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on October 2, 2026. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

Al Touqi bags opening round honours of Oman Rally Championship

Salim al Touqi and co-driver Issa bin Mohammed al Wardi of Al Touqi team completed the rally in 50 minutes 42.1 seconds to claim first place.

Hill Climb Challenge returns as part of Bidiyah Sands Carnival 2026

The Hill Climb Challenge will be held in Bidiyah from November 24 to 27.

Russell fends off Verstappen to win in Baku, Antonelli fifth

Mercedes' George Russell celebrates with the trophy after winning the race at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan. — Reuters

Al Zubair teams up with Marschall for GT Open finale in Monza

Oman’s Al Faisal al Zubair will share the Al Manar by Dragon Racing Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO with Germany’s Dennis Marschall for the final round of the 2026 International GT Open.

OAA to kick-start season with Oman Rally Round 1

Eight local drivers have registered for the three-round championship with rally cars and Can-Ams in action.

Acosta beats Martin for maiden MotoGP win in Austria

Spanish driver Pedro Acosta celebrates on the podium after the MotoGP Grand Prix of Austria. — AFP

Al Rawahi clinches fifth round honours of Jordan National Rally

Abdullah al Rawahi and co-driver Atta al Hamoud led all six stages of the rally by a comfortable margin thanks to their fault-less performance.

Zakariya takes Merc 2 lead after RC2 second in Rally of Lebanon

Omani rally driver Zakariya al Amri and co-driver Mohammed al Mazroui, driving a Subaru Impreza (N14) earned more points to solidify his lead in the section.

Al Rawahi in high spirits for Jordan National Rally

Abdullah al Rawahi with this Jordanian co-driver Atta al Hamoud in Škoda Fabia R5 had claimed the top podium last time in Jordan.

Oman International Baja to headline Bidiyah Sands Carnival 2026

The carnival will be a comprehensive national event bringing together motorsport, sports, entertainment and cultural activities.

Antonelli leads Spanish GP practice as Madring makes its F1 debut

Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli drives during the second practice session at the Madring circuit on September 11, 2026 in Madrid ahead of the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)
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