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5/30/25, 9:25 AM Dubai Autodrome set to host a packed motorsport season

Dubai Autodrome set to host a packed

motorsport season

Last updated: May 29, 2025 | 09:57

Faisal Al Sahlawi, Dubai Autodrome General Manager, says the new season will feature four major international events including the 24H Dubai, and a packed schedule of regional and
local races.

Gulf Today, Sports Reporter
Dubai Autodrome General Manager Faisal Al Sahlawi has said the new 2025-26 motorsport season will be one of its busiest after reflecting
on an ‘incredible’ milestone campaign that attracted a record-breaking attendance at 24H Dubai during its 20th anniversary celebrations.

Dubai Autodrome recently closed out its season after hosting more than 15 racing competitions over the last six months.

Among the events that took place include the annual endurance motorsport competition, 24H Dubai, which saw more than 70 teams,
including the largest GT3, as well as the fifth Asian Le Mans, Formula Regional Middle East Championship, Formula 4 Middle East
Championship, Formula Woman Nations Cup and other several regional motorsport events.

Furthermore, the venue held more than 80 motorcycle and car track days, and 20 roll racing events for the local community.
The season was part of Dubai Autodrome’s 20th anniversary, which was celebrated at the 24H Dubai, and Sahlawi believes the upcoming
season which will start in October solidifies the venue as a leading destination for motorsport and entertainment in the region.

He said: “We are very pleased with the recent motorsport season, which coincided with the 20-year celebrations of Dubai Autodrome.
Overall, there was exciting and competitive racing on the track with bigger grids and an array of top international and regional drivers in
action, while off the track, there was a record number of spectators for the 24H Dubai with more than 30,000 attendees for this flagship
event. This shows that motorsport is growing in the UAE and is going from strength to strength, which bodes well for the future.”
He added: “Planning is already underway for the new 2025-26 season, and it will be one of the busiest seasons at Dubai Autodrome, as
we have the Gulf Historic back, where iconic 1960s cars and historic F1 cars from the 70s and 80s will all be on display, as well as top
racing on the track.
“There will also be four international races, including the 24H Dubai, and an array of top regional and local motorsport competitions where
we expect to have a greater number of participants during the course of the season.”
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