Triumph in Dubai: 99 Racing Seals Another Victory
A Stellar Performance Elevates 99 Racing at the ALMS Dubai Round
Triumph in Dubai: 99 Racing Seals Another Victory
Subtitle: Triumph in Dubai: 99 Racing Seals Another Victory
In a remarkable display of skill and strategy, 99 Racing clinched their second win of the 2023/2024 Asian Le Mans Series season at the Dubai Autodrome, further solidifying their lead in the championship standings. The race, filled with intense competition and strategic brilliance, showcased the best of endurance racing.
The race commenced with a flurry of incidents that reshaped the competition early on. A notable spin involving the #47 COOL Racing Oreca and subsequent collisions marked a dramatic start, leading to early retirements for several teams. Despite these early challenges, 99 Racing, with Ahmad Al Harthy, Louis Deletraz, and Nikita Mazepin sharing driving duties, executed a flawless performance to secure victory.
Louis Deletraz played a pivotal role in the team's success, maintaining a slender lead through critical phases of the race and fending off fierce competition from the #22 Proton Competition team. The Swiss driver's ability to extend the lead in the final stages was crucial, as the team crossed the finish line with a comfortable margin.
Ahmad Al Harthy praised the team's effort and strategy, highlighting the significance of their comeback after an early incident and the importance of this win for their championship aspirations. "It's always great to win, but to have fought back so strongly after the contact and to have extended our lead in the championship is fantastic," Al Harthy remarked, emphasizing the collective performance and strategic execution that underpinned their success.
In the LMP3 category, the #17 COOL Racing Ligier JS P320-Nissan emerged victorious, with James Winslow leading the team to the race win and the top of the championship standings. The GT class saw a captivating battle, with the #91 Pure Rxcing Porsche 911 GT3 R, driven by Joel Sturm and Klaus Bachler, securing a crucial win after a dynamic fight with the #7 Al Manar Racing by Getspeed Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO.
As the series moves to its concluding rounds at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, 99 Racing looks to continue its dominance and seal the championship in style. Their performance in Dubai exemplifies their racing prowess and sets the stage for a thrilling finale to the season.