Nevers: International racer Faisal Al-Zubair of Oman’s Al-Manar Racing, in technical collaboration with WRT, delivered an outstanding performance at the Magny-Cours round of the 2025 GT World Challenge – Sprint Cup. The Omani driver finished second in Race 1 and fourth in Race 2 within the Gold Cup category.
These results came after Al-Zubair and his teammate Jens Klingmann crossed the finish line in third place in Race 1 but were promoted to second due to a penalty imposed on a rival team.
This strengthened their position in the fiercely competitive championship, which features elite global teams and 40 cars across various classes and manufacturers. In Race 1, Klingmann started from fourth on the grid and gained positions in the early stages before handing over the BMW M4 GT3 Evo to Al-Zubair.
The Omani driver maintained a strong pace under the lights of the Magny-Cours circuit, securing a second place behind Garage 59. Race 2 saw Al-Zubair shine during the opening laps, advancing from sixth to fifth before Tresor Attempto briefly reclaimed the position. After a smooth driver swap, Klingmann fought to regain ground, but late-race yellow flags prevented a podium finish, leaving the team in fourth place. Saintéloc Racing took victory in the race.
more recommended stories
OMAN GEARS UP WORK TO LAUNCH NEW INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRELegal, regulatory and operational preparations for.
Thawani Ranks Among Middle East’s Top 50 Fintech Companies for Third Consecutive YearThawani Named Among Forbes Middle East’s.
Supporting Sustainable Urban Development: ahlibank participates in Urban October 2026Muscat, 10 October 2026: Reaffirming its.
INMA [SME Development Fund] Expands their Financial Product offerings with the Launch of INMA Retail Finance-Masar Auto Finance & Mazaya Consumer FinanceMuscat, 10th October 2026- Marking a.
FUSO Oman Launches Back-to-School Service Campaign for ROSA BusesGeneral Automotive Company (GAC), a part.
Royal Oman Police Reviews Licensing Requirements for Heavy VehiclesThe Inspector General of Police and.
Sohar International Signs Agreement with Sohar University to Establish Oman’s First Bank-Endowed ChairMuscat, 07 October 2026: Recognising the.
Driven by Confidence: Nesto Oman Chooses Jetour T1 and T2 for Staff FleetMuscat : Jetour Oman, distributed in.
HM Sultan Haitham Congratulates Saudi King, Crown Prince on Gulf Cup VictoryMuscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin.
Oman Lays Foundation Stone for National Genome and Human Data CenterMuscat: The Ministry of Health today.



