F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Hamilton-Verstappen duel can fire up young MENA drivers, says Ben Sulayem

UAE finish with top honours in the MENA Karting Nations Cup in Oman

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On the fast lane: UAE national team topped the MENA Karting Championship in Oman last month.
On the fast lane: UAE national team topped the MENA Karting Championship in Oman last month.
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Dubai: The Sunday showdown between seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the stuff motorracing legends are made of and is capable of inspiring a new generation of young talent in the region, according to rallying legend Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

A FIA Vice President for the MENA region, Ben Sulayem said that motivating them was the sole aim to launch the MENA Karting Nations Cup since last year and felt it’s already paying the dividends.

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