22 Saturday, April 7, 2018

Al Zubair secures double pole DT News Network but being part of the Formula 1 weekend Manama makes it even more special.” dramatic ultimate qualifying session Al Zubair, knows exactly what he seems fitting for the finale of the needs to do this weekend to secure his APorsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle first championship title, and add his East. Al Faisal Al Zubair made the name to the history books as the fourth most of the 20-mintue qualifying Arab driver to win the Middle East racing session to secure double pole for series. The Omani sensation would join this weekend’s two races, despite Kuwait’s Zaid Ashkanani, Saudi Arabia’s an oil-slick track. Abdulaziz Al Faisal, and Bahrain’s The electric atmosphere at the Salman Bin Rashid Al Khalifa as local Bahrain International Circuit played talent that the series has already helped a huge part, as the championship’s develop since its inception in 2009. closing round acts as the official support After clocking a quick 2:03.887, Al

Porsche GT3 Cup race to the 2018 Formula 1 Gulf Air Zubair commented: “Double pole is Bahrain Grand Prix. definitely the position I hoped to be in All drivers rose to the this weekend. I didn’t put too much occasion, but it was the Highlight from the race pressure on in practice, as qualifying is Isa S. Al Khalifa young Arab talent who early in the qualifying session, showing both the practice session and qualifying. where it counts. My laps were getting really shone, with Isa their knowledge of the circuit and I am genuinely grateful for how things faster and faster and usually that has not S. Al Khalifa and Isa impressing their home crowd. Isa S. Al when today. Some of the drivers had been the case. A. Al Khalifa of Team Khalifa qualified in fourth for Saturday’s troubles on the track, but I was ok and “My fastest lap was good enough for Bahrain joining Al Race 1 and second for Sunday’s Race 2. thankfully I went and achieved what pole and my second was pretty close Zubair in the top five Isa A. Al Khalifa will start from fifth in I had in mind. The next two days are to my first, so I’m pleased with the on the grid for both Race 1 and fourth in Race 2. very important for my goals in the Silver consistency. I’m feeling positive about races. Speaking after qualifying, Isa S. Al Category and the GCC championship. tomorrow’s race. If I can win the race and Team Bahrain Khalifa said: “Today was a great day for I always enjoy driving at Bahrain the championship tomorrow, that would clocked quick laps me. I am very happy with my results in International Circuit because it is home, be a dream come true for me.”

DT News Network Hamilton, Bottas Manama ando Norris claimed pole for autograph position on Friday night as he session today shoneL brightly under the stars in the FIA Formula 2 Championship’s season-opening qualifying run. Norris registered a best lap of 1 minute 41.761 seconds to take the top of the timesheet following a highly competitive qualifying. Fellow-Briton George Russell of ART Grand Prix followed in second Valterri Bottas position just 0.062 seconds adrift, while Alexander Albon of DAMS came third 0.089s back. Manama Nyck de Vries of Pertamina ewis Hamilton and Valtteri Prema Theodore Racing was ranked Bottas of World champions fourth 0.119s from the top, while MercedesL will be interacting with Louis Deletraz of Charouz Racing fans today in an Autograph Session. System claimed fifth 0.413s off the The event will take place at the pole-winning pace. Mercedes stand at BIC’s Formula 1 Earlier, Arjun Maini of Trident Village vending area. It will begin at topped the timesheet in the free 1.15pm. practice session of round one. Race-goers are advised to The first Formula 2 feature race come early in order to avoid of the new season is scheduled for disappointment and miss out on today at 1.10pm. The result will meeting the popular pair. determine the grid for Sunday’s The Autograph Session sprint race. for the rest of the Formula 1 teams will take place on Sunday, also at the F1 Village right next to the main stage, starting from 2pm.

Lewis Hamilton Arjun Maini drives during the practice session of round one