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F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 Paddock Club sells out

News Desk 1 04/02/2024 0

Event marks Bahrain’s 20th anniversary in F1 The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) has declared a complete sellout of its Formula 1 Paddock Club for the highly anticipated F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2024. With less than 30 days left until the racing extravaganza scheduled from

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Saudi PIF signs Electric 360 pact to boost electric motorsports

Arnold Pinto 31/01/2024 0

PIF also reveals its refreshed brand identity Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has unveiled a transformative multi-year partnership, Electric 360, with Formula E, Extreme E, and E1 powerboat racing, intending to advance the global landscape of electric motorsports. The Electric 360 initiative aims to propel the growth of electric motorsports and revolutionise

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Nissan’s tech-infused journey from video games to racetracks

News Desk 1 29/01/2024 0

Nissan is a pioneer in the arcade gaming scene Nissan, a stalwart in the automotive industry, has seamlessly bridged the gap between the digital and the physical world through its enduring connection with the realm of video games. The intricate design of Nissan vehicles mirrors the meticulous artisanry found in the creation of video games, […]

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Rookies excel for Toyota Gazoo Racing in 2024 Dakar Rally

News Desk 1 26/01/2024 0

Spotlight now on South African motorsports In the recently concluded 2024 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, Toyota Gazoo Racing experienced a rollercoaster of outcomes, with their seasoned drivers facing challenges while the spotlight turned to the exceptional performances of the team’s two rookie drivers – Guy Botterill and Saood Variawa. This showcase of emerging

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Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup 2034 men’s tournament

News Desk 1 18/01/2024 0

Australia pulls out of the 2034 event’s candidature bidding FIFA has declared Saudi Arabia the host nation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2034 men’s tournament. This marks the third occasion the coveted event will grace the Asian continent, following the successful hosting by South Korea and Japan in 2002 and Qatar in 2022. FIFA […]

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FIFA seeks media rights bids for World Cup 2026 and 2030

Arnold Pinto 17/01/2024 0

The bid submission deadline is February 13, 2024 FIFA has unveiled an invitation to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA World Cup 2030 men’s tournaments for France, Monaco, Andorra and the French overseas territories. Canada, Mexico, and the United States will jointly host the FIFA World Cup […]

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Dubai Invitational set for January 11-14, 2024 tee-off

News Desk 1 07/01/2024 0

Some of the world’s top players are participating The inaugural Dubai Invitational, a brand-new Pro-Am event on the DP World Tour, tees off at Dubai Creek Resort from January 11-14, 2024, with the event featuring a lineup of 60 professional golfers and 60 amateurs. The tournament will see a 72-hole strokeplay competition played concurrently with […]

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Toyota Gazoo Racing revs it up with new brand movie

News Desk 1 01/01/2024 0

‘Wild Moment’ is now on the TGR YouTube channel Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has released its new brand movie titled ‘Wild Moment’ on the TGR YouTube channel. The movie takes on the challenge of expressing the GR philosophy through visuals based on Toyota Chair Akio Toyoda’s strong wish to further accelerate and carry on the […]

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Team Audi Sports is ready for the Dakar Rally 2024

News Desk 1 26/12/2023 0

Audi RS Q e-tron is optimised for the rally The Audi RS Q e-tron is set for its third Dakar Rally, the latest edition of which takes place from January 5-19, 2024, in Saudi Arabia. Team Audi Sport has optimised the rally prototype, which has an electric drivetrain, a high-voltage battery and an energy converter, […]

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Toyota Gazoo Racing unveils new Hilux for 2024 Dakar and W2RC season

Arnold Pinto 15/12/2023 0

Dakar 2024 team combines youth and experience Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) will compete in the upcoming 2024 motorsport season with an updated version of its Dakar-winning car, now known as the GR DKR Hilux EVO T1U. This name reflects both the upgrades to the vehicle and the new W2RC categorisation. In an announcement on December […]

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Porsche aims to speed into 2024 motorsport season on a winning spree

News Desk 1 08/12/2023 0

Sports car manufacturer to compete in the world’s greatest races Porsche Motorsport is set to head into 2024 with big aspirations. Stuttgart’s sports car manufacturer is determined to win titles with its factory teams in the world’s largest endurance championships, at Le Mans, and various esports series. A variety of customer racing activities will supplement […]

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Dakar 2024 competitors to face daunting terrain in Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 22/11/2023 0

Rally includes 60% of all-new sections across the vast country In its fifth edition in Saudi Arabia, the Dakar Rally (January 5-19, 2024) is set to test the limits of man and machine like never before. The 46th edition of the competition, organised by Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.), starts with a scorching first week in […]

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Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host FIFA World Cup 2030

Arnold Pinto 09/10/2023 0

Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will host the centenary celebrations Three countries – Morocco, Portugal and Spain – will host the FIFA World Cup 2030 in what will also be the centenary year of the FIFA World Cup. The three countries’ collaboration follows extensive consultation with all FIFA-affiliated confederations. Given the importance of marking the

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Toyota Gazoo Racing wins manufacturers’ title at Rally Chile

News Desk 1 02/10/2023 0

TGR-WRT has won the title three years in a row The Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) has retained its crown as manufacturers’ champions and guaranteed another clean sweep of FIA World Rally Championship titles in 2023 after an exciting finale at the Rally Chile. Elfyn Evans claimed an overall podium finish in third […]

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Inaugural Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge begins on October 14, 2023

Arnold Pinto 01/10/2023 0

Off-road racing series comprises 4 rounds in Tilal Swaihan desert Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), in partnership with Emirates Motorsports Organization (EMSO), will organise round one of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge on October 14, 2023, in Tilal Swaihan desert dunes range in Abu Dhabi emirate, UAE. The first-ever Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge is […]

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Tickets go on sale for 2023 WMF Minifootball World Cup Ras Al Khaimah

News Desk 1 25/09/2023

Tickets for the eagerly anticipated 2023 WMF Minifootball World Cup Ras Al Khaimah are now available for fans to book. The ticket booking platform went live with the launch of the tournament’s official campaign video, which celebrates mini football’s unifying power and the tournament’s debut in the Middle East. With Ras Al Khaimah’s commitment to […]

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UAE Sim Racers qualify for regional finals in Amman, Jordan

News Desk 1 25/09/2023

Two skilled Sim Racers have topped the regional qualifiers of the 3rd annual Toyota GAZOO Racing MENA Esports Cup to earn their spots in the tournament’s regional finals in Jordan in October. The two veteran Sim Racers, Sultan Khalifa and Salem Al Mesmari, will now travel to Amman, Jordan, on October 13, 2023, to represent […]

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Solutions+ signs sponsorship agreement with Al Ain FC

News Desk 1 25/09/2023 0

Solutions+, a Mubadala company, has signed a sponsorship agreement with Al Ain Football Club. The official signing ceremony occurred in Sheikh Khalifa Stadium in Abu Dhabi City on September 21, 2023, marking a significant milestone for both organisations. Under the latest partnership, Al Ain Football Club grants Solutions+ exclusive branding rights, reinforcing the

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Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi notches up UIM F2 victory

News Desk 1 24/09/2023 0

Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi has recorded an emphatic victory in the Grand Prix of Portugal to round off his fourth triumphant season in the UIM F2 World Championship. The Emirati driver was in complete control on the Tegus River circuit at Vila Velha de Ródão on September 24, 2023, as he led from […]

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King of the Table 8 arm-wrestling contest returns to Dubai

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

The King of the Table arm-wrestling competition takes place in Dubai, UAE, on September 23, 2023, promising an unforgettable evening of untamed power, iron determination, and much muscle. The event returns to The Space Sports in Dubai City, guaranteeing an evening filled with raw power, unwavering determination, and an atmosphere charged with electrifying energy as […]