Saudi driver Ahmed bin Khanin continues his preparations for the 2022 FIA World Touring Car Finals at the Jeddah Corniche on 26 and 27 November. .
Ahmed bin Hanin will be the 91st driver to compete in the World Touring Car Championship and he will bring with him the experience gained throughout his career in international and regional competition. Touring Car Cup race at Jeddah Corniche Circuit based on invitation card He will drive an Audi RS3 as part of the Comtoyo Racing Team.
After winning the GT Academy Middle East title in 2014, Ben Hanen became a NISMO racer and competed in some endurance races such as the Dubai 24 Hours with several notable results. After finishing on the podium in the 2000cc Bahrain Championship in 2018 and 2019, Bin Khanin moved up to the Jaguar I-Pace Championship finishing third in the 2018-2019 season.
Bin Hanin said, “I have long loved the touring car category and have been following it from all over the world, and hosting the World Touring Car Championship in my country now is a great opportunity to be part of this global series. I expect it to be a strong race and I’m very excited about this participation, especially as the Touring Car Championships always has strong competition on the track, punctuated by a lot of epic excesses between the drivers on the track.”
Bin Hanin added: “We have always raced between concrete walls in the Jaguar I-Pace, but in fact on much narrower tracks, so I am looking forward to this challenge as the Jeddah Corniche looks very impressive and maintains its position as the fastest street track in the world.
Bin Hanin will compete against the rest of the drivers in the final round of the World Touring Car Racing at the brand new 3,450 km shortened Jeddah Corniche on the Red Sea coast and, accordingly, Bin Khanin will look to capitalize on his previous experience racing a Jaguar I- Pace.
Commenting on his goals for the World Touring Car Cup in Saudi Arabia, Bin Khanin said: “I want to finish the race as high as possible. I understand that the competition will be very tough and I will do my best to be in the top three.”
Bin Hanin will test his Audi RS 3 for the first time in a free trial next Friday night, with the qualifying session due to start at 6:30 pm on Saturday, November 26, with the first race starting at 7:45 pm on Sunday. , November 27, for a period of 30 hours 1 minute + 1 lap, and the second race will start at 22:15 Sunday for 25 minutes + 1 lap.
The Jeddah Tour will determine the winners of the FIA World Touring Car Championship in driver and team categories.
In addition to the excitement and excitement on the track, the weekend will be marked by the super performance car club for luxury car owners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sponsored by Petromin. The club is one of the most respected clubs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from Formula 1 racing to the World Touring Car Championship, the Supercars Club for luxury car owners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of supporting the racing program for all types of motorsports at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. In addition, SPORTSCCA members will have exclusive access to check out how their cars are exhibited on a world-class circuit, where members of both clubs can share their passion for motorsport and have a unique driving experience on the track in some of the most amazing cars in the world.
In addition, spectators will also enjoy a weekend full of amazing entertainment at Jeddah Corniche Circuit’s many spectator areas, where friends and family can enjoy live music, delicious food, and a host of activities for all tastes and ages to ensure an unforgettable weekend for everyone. The ticket will also include a private pit lane ride for the entire public on Saturday and Sunday. The circuit will open its doors to Jeddah cyclists who will have a unique opportunity to practice their hobby on the circuit as part of the weekend’s community entertainment events.
Weekend tickets for the Touring Car World Cup can be purchased at https://tickets.saudimotorsport.com/ar at the price of 50 riyals for the weekend only, with free entry for children under 10 years old.
