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Oman’s Faisal Al Zubair returns to Spa to defend GT World lead with Al Manar Racing

Motorsport star Al Faisal bin Khalid Al Zubair is back at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit for the third round of the 2025 World GT Challenge, as he and Al Manar Racing aim to hold onto their top spot in the championship standings

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Monday, June 23, 2025

Muscat: Driving the BMW M4 GT3 Evo, Al Faisal will be joined by a powerhouse team featuring Jens Klingmann, Ben Tacke, and American newcomer Neil Verhagen. The quartet will take on the grueling 24-hour endurance race in Belgium, which features 73 elite cars from the world’s top manufacturers.

Al Manar Racing currently leads the overall drivers’ and teams’ standings, having clinched first-place finishes in the opening rounds at Paul Ricard and Monza. They hold a narrow two-point advantage over Verstappen.com , making the Spa round a pivotal moment in the title race.

“The Spa-Francorchamps round is the most important for me this season,” said Al Faisal, emphasizing the high stakes. “”This season has had a great start, as we lead the teams’ and drivers’ standings, and we’re looking to maintain our current momentum. We’re counting on the skills of American driver Neil Verhagen, who has joined our ranks, and we aspire to improve on last year’s result and achieve a higher position in the overall standings.”

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