Abdullah Al Khelaifi, Mahmoud Al Khalaf and Saadon Al Kuwari, the podium winners at fifth round of the Qatar Touring Car Championship celebrate on the podium at the Losail International Circuit on Saturday.
Abdullah Al Khelaifi and Mahmoud Al Khalaf share honours in the Qatar Touring Car Championship (QTCC) fifth round at the Losail International Circuit.
In the first race, Abdullah didn’t start from the front of the grid but he managed to take the lead in the first lap and stayed in front during the whole race. He crossed the checkered flag with a total time of 25:07.198.
“Was a great race. Started in second place and managed to get a good launch to pass Mahmoud and from there I pushed hard to create a gap and controlled the race till the end,” said Al Khelaifi.
Mahmoud Al Khalaf, who started on pole position as he was the fastest driver in the free practice finished in second place and had a strong battle with Saadon Al Kuwari.
“Started on pole but was fourth in the middle of the race due to brake issues. I tried to catch up to the rest and passed to cars to finish second,” said Al Khalaf.
Al Kuwari, who started last in the grid managed to be second in the fourth lap, but he had some mechanical problem and lost his second position.
“To start from the last position in the grid was very hard for me as I had to make my way to reach the second position. I had some problem in the second gear and I lost the second position for Mahmoud and I am happy that finally I managed to finish third,” said Saadon.
In the second race, with the reverse grid, Al Khalaf claimed victory. The leader Al Khelaifi finished second Al Kuwari third. Trophies were presented by Abdulrahman Al Mannai, Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation President and Khalid Al Remaihi, LCSC Vice President and General Manager.
The sixth and last round of the championship will be held on May 19 and 20.
Meanwhile, Saeed Al Sulati and Mishal Al Naimi shared the victories in the fifth round of the Qatar Superstock 600 championship.
