Abu Dhabi: After a phenomenal season and closely fought finale, Karim Al Azhari was crowned 2016 TRD 86 Cup champion with an outstanding 220 points, for the second consecutive year at the Yas Marina Circuit. Mohammad Abdul Ghaffer Hussein was declared runner up with 192 points after chasing Al Azhari throughout the Season, Ahmad Al Melaihi came in third with a total of 154 points.
The Round 4, including the final two rounds of the 2016 TRD 86 Cup’s sophomore season, UAE Time Attack as well as the return of the Ferrari ME Cup and Ferrari Challenge Asia – Pacific Series
Speaking shortly after his victory, Karim Al Azhari said: “It feels fantastic to win especially on home soil. It maybe even feels better than last year as I feel like I set the standard the first time around. As we all know motor sport can be really unpredictable so after a difficult start to the season I am very glad to be standing on the top of the podium.”
“Everyone does a fantastic job at Yas Marina Circuit to put on the TRD 86 Cup series, the facilities are absolutely amazing and I love racing here. I would like to thank everyone who helps put on such a fantastic event and also a big thank you to Sam Performance for giving me a fantastic car to race every time.”
In addition to the TRD 86 Cup, Rounds 3 and 4 of Yas Racing Series saw the return of the Ferrari ME and Ferrari Challenge Asia-Pacific races with both days producing some serious horsepower action.
Kantasak Kusiri dominated in the Ferrari Challenge Asia-Pacific and finish first, putting Steve Wyatt in second and leaving Florian Merckx third.
Al Tareq Al Ameri, CEO of Yas Marina Circuit, said: “The second season of Yas Racing Series has been fantastic. Once again we have seen some great competitive racing, excellent support from our local and international partners and have witnessed some impressive driver development as the season has progressed, which is what Yas Racing Series is all about.”
