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Al Harthy stars in Oman Racing’s promising top-six finish

Omani driver Ahmad al Harthy produced an impressive performance on his full-time return to the GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup, helping Oman Racing by Century Motorsport secure sixth place in the...

COMPETITIVE TOP SIX FINISH IN BRONZE CUP FOR AL HARTHY AT PAUL RICARD

Motorcycle champion Sanders vows to continue Dakar despite injury

Australian rider Daniel Sanders competes with a Ktm 450 Rally Factory in Stage 10 of the 48th edition of the Dakar Rally 2026, between Bisha and Bisha, Saudi Arabia, on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)

Al Attiyah, Carrera top entry for Oman International Rally

Nasser Saleh al Attiyah tops the entry for the 2026 Oman International Rally.

Thrilling OIDC action from tomorrow

The OAA has made all arrangements for the OIDC 2026.

Al Zubair's Al Manar Racing team up with Dragon Racing in 24H Dubai

In 2025, Oman’s Al Faisal al Zubair joined forces with Dan Harper, Max Hesse, Ben Tuck and Darren Leung to stun his rivals and claim overall victory in a BMW M4 GT3 Evo run by Team WRT under the Al Manar Racing by Team WRT banner.

Class winner Al Harthy confirms return to Michelin 24H Dubai

Ahmad Michelin Dubai

Al Attiyah wins stage six for Dacia, retakes Dakar lead

Rallying - Dakar Rally - Stage 6 - Hail to Riyadh - Hail, Saudi Arabia - January 9, 2026 Dacia's Nasser Al-Attiyah and Fabian Lurquin in action during stage 6 REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Sohar Motors Festival kicks off Friday

Oman International Rally

Salim wins Rally Oman Baja sprint

This rally was organised by Oman Automobile Association, sponsored by the MoCSY and supported by Toyota.

Final round of OAA Sprint Rally in Nakhal tomorrow

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
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