MUSCAT - Al Faisal Al Zubair, a celebrated racer from Oman, has announced a significant new partnership between his team, Al Manar Racing, one of the premier GT3 racing teams in the Middle East, and the renowned BMW WRT. This collaboration represents a transformative moment in the world of motorsport.
The announcement took place at the Dubai Autodrome on Monday, just prior to the Dubai 24h race.
This partnership merges the fervor and precision of Al Manar Racing with WRT’s esteemed legacy of innovation and excellence. Together, they aspire to reshape the landscape of GT3 racing, driven by a mutual commitment to pushing limits and achieving remarkable success.
Al Zubair has established himself as a formidable competitor in the GT3 arena. Recently, his team, Al Manar Racing, achieved the overall runner-up position in the GTW 2024 Gold Category and celebrated a victory at the SPA 24h.
The collaboration with WRT, a team celebrated for its exceptional performance and engineering prowess, marks a significant advancement for both teams as they prepare for the forthcoming endurance racing season.
Vincent Vosse, CEO of WRT, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I am thrilled to have Al Faisal join us, and it’s a pleasure to kick off our partnership at the Dubai 24 Hours. I have been following Al Manar Racing closely and have witnessed their considerable success over the past few years. This presents a new challenge for us, and I eagerly anticipate the 2025 season with Team WRT representing Al Manar Racing.”
The event also showcased the official unveiling of the championship car—a striking and powerful BMW M4 race car that embodies the spirit of this partnership. This vehicle symbolizes the fusion of engineering excellence and racing enthusiasm.
Al Zubair, representing Al Manar Racing, conveyed his enthusiasm for the new partnership: “I am thrilled to initiate this collaboration between Al Manar Racing and WRT, alongside BMW M Motorsport. WRT’s outstanding achievements clearly establish them as one of the premier teams in the industry. I look forward to kicking off this journey this weekend at the 24 Hours of Dubai in the #777 BMW M4 GT3 Evo, alongside Dan Harper, Max Hesse, Ben Tuck, and Darren Leung. Stay tuned for the full 2025 program announcement soon.”
As the teams gear up for an action-packed racing season, this partnership promises to deliver exhilarating performances and significant milestones on the global motorsport stage. While details of the racing calendar are yet to be revealed, fans can anticipate an exciting year of endurance racing, with the Al Manar Racing-WRT team at the forefront.
About Al Manar Racing
Al Manar Racing has established itself as a pioneer in the Middle East’s motorsport landscape, proudly representing Oman and achieving notable success in international GT racing, including winning the Gold category at the Spa 24 Hours in 2024 and finishing as vice-champion in the Gold Category of GTWC.
About WRT
Team WRT, founded in 2010, is a premier racing team that has secured 64 international titles and prestigious victories, including the Le Mans and Spa 24 Hours. They are the reigning FIA WEC LMP2 Champions and will compete in the FIA WEC as the official works team for BMW M Motorsport in the Hypercar class starting in 2024.
