Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship Completes Bahrain Opener

The opening round of the Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship – certified by the FIA concluded today, Sunday, at the Bahrain International Circuit. ALTAWKILAT Motorsport promotes the event under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF).

The second and final race of the round delivered an exceptional level of competition, characterized by skilful driving and intense battles until the very last moment. At the end of the race, Elsa Cammilleri, Sporting Coordinator – Single-Seater Junior Categories, presented the first-place trophy to Emirati driver Adam Al Azhari (Valvoline), while Fiona Rees, Head of Sporting for the Championship, awarded the second-place trophy to Emirati driver Theo Palmer (JACO). Mohammed Aldossari, CEO of Teleios X, presented the third-place trophy to Dutch driver Nina Gademan (CARAAGY).

In addition, Elsa Cammilleri presented the Best Female Driver Award to Nina Gademan (CARAAGY) in recognition of her outstanding performance throughout the weekend. In contrast, Jonathan Wells, Motorsport Manager MEAI Region at Pirelli, presented the Best Rookie Award to Thibaut Ramaekers.

Earlier in the day, the second qualifying session brought an atmosphere of excitement and close competition among the drivers. The session saw Adam Al Azhari (Valvoline Team) secure pole position, followed by Theo Palmer (JACO) in second, Thibaut Ramaekers (Zahid) in third, American driver Ava Dobson (PEAX) in fourth, and Kit Belofsky (PEAX) rounding out the top five on the grid.

The Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship reflects the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation’s ongoing commitment to supporting and empowering young national talent by creating a competitive environment that hones their skills and prepares them for participation in regional and international championships. It also underscores the Federation’s dedication to positioning the Kingdom as a leading destination for motorsport and enhancing the international presence of Saudi drivers—aligned with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which continues to empower youth and advance the Kingdom’s sports sector.

The championship calendar features five rounds in total, offering a dynamic season that showcases both regional and international circuits. The Bahrain International Circuit will also host the second round on October 15–16, before the action moves to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the world’s fastest street circuit, for the third round on November 10–11. The fourth round will take place on November 14–15, leading to an exciting conclusion with the final round on December 5–6, once again at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.