Sep.4 (Trier, Germany) It was a case of you had to be there to see it. Qatar’s ace rally driver Nasser Al-Attiyah and his Volkswagen Spanish team mate Carlos Sainz gave a very special display during the recent Rally Germany which actually provided a glimpse into the sport’s future. The duo demonstarted the eco-conscious the [...]
Aug.25 (Doha, Qatar) YallaF1.com reports that Qatar is still pushing ahead with plans to join the formula one calendar. The Losail circuit already hosts a MotoGP night race, and earlier this year it emerged that modifications were taking place with the aim of also accommodating F1. Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, president of Qatar’s Motor [...]
Jul.05 (Montmelo, Spain) Mashel Al Naimi has started nicely as well. He has been really fast for the first minutes, but after that his rhythm has been irregular. Despite of that, the Qatari has been able to match his goal of finishing the race with his best result this season: 26th. The racer from Doha [...]
Jul.04 (Virginia, USA) This weekend’s American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Speedtech U.S. Drags III marked only the second ADRL race of KH Al-Thani’s career, but in a Pro Extreme class loaded with top talent on a record-breaking weekend, it was the Qatar native who proved to be the quickest learner. Al-Thani didn’t set any time [...]
Jun.01 (Nurburgring, Germany) Volkswagen Motorsport driver, Nasser Al Attiyah, powered to first place in a one-two-three class victory for alternative power cars at the Nürburgring 24-hour race in Germany. The three Bio Natural Gas powered Scirocco GT24-CNGs retained Volkswagen’s untarnished three year alternative power non-retirement record, completing the race with total reliability in front of [...]
May.23 (Virginia, USA) This weekend’s American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Speedtech U.S. Drags III marked only the second ADRL race of KH Al-Thani’s career, but in a Pro Extreme class loaded with top talent on a record-breaking weekend, it was the Qatar native who proved to be the quickest learner. Al-Thani didn’t set any time [...]
May.2 (Jerez, Spain) The start of the Moto2 race of the Gran Premio de España today has been extraordinary. In the second lap a multiple accident has occurred in the Dry Sack curve which has affected ten riders and left the track full of fuel and oil. This incident has been of great benefit to [...]
Apr.11 (Losail, Qatar) Action pictures from the opening round of the 2010 MotoGP world championship at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar. Valentino Rossi on his FIAT Yamaha was the winner of the night race at the circuit near Doha.
Apr.11 (Doha) Reigning World Champion Valentino Rossi started his title defence in 2010 with victory as Stoner crashed out, in a gripping race that saw Jorge Lorenzo join him on the podium. Andrea Dovizioso edged out Hayden for a dramatic third place. The five-month wait for the start of the 2010 MotoGP World Championship came [...]
Apr.11 (Doha) Qatari rider Mashel Al Naimi, making his debut in the Blusens STX team, fulfilled his ambitionof finishing his first race in his debut in the MotoGP World Championship by ending in the 31st position in the Moto2 class. He was in 28th for most of the race, but unluckily some rivals passed him [...]
