Doha, Qatar: The F4 Middle East Championship is set for a dramatic conclusion at the iconic Qatar 1812 KM event, serving as a support race for the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season opener at Lusail International Circuit from February 26-28, 2025.
The F4 Middle East Championship represents the first step on the FIA single-seater pathway, providing young drivers with a professional platform to develop their racing careers. The championship features state-of-the-art F4 cars and operates under FIA regulations, ensuring the highest standards of competition and safety.
Championship Battle Intensifies
Bader Al Sulaiti
The title fight comes down to three exceptional talents: championship leader Emanuele Olivieri (269 points), Kean Nakamura-Berta (221 points), and Alex Powell (207 points). With crucial points still available in the final round, the championship remains wide open, promising intense competition at the world-class Lusail facility.
Local Heroes Take Center Stage
In a historic moment for Qatar motorsport, three homegrown talents from the Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Qatar Motorsport Academy will compete on their home circuit. Bader Al Sulaiti, Taha Hassiba, and Tameem Hassiba have shown remarkable progress throughout the championship, with Bader and Taha making history as the first Qatari drivers to score championship points in the series.
Perfect Platform
Taha Hassiba
The F4 Middle East Championship finale running alongside the WEC season opener provides an exceptional platform for emerging talents. The presence of Qatari drivers competing at this level demonstrates the success of QMMF's motorsport development program and serves as inspiration for the next generation of local racing talent.
The F4 Middle East Championship races will complement action-packed 3 days of racing that includes the highly anticipated Qatar 1812 KM WEC race and the Lusail Classic Endurance Race, offering motorsport fans an unprecedented celebration of racing across multiple disciplines.
For more information and tickets, visit the LIC website.
