Silverstone: Oman Racing Team driver Ahmad Said Al Harthy finished in 10th position for both his races this weekend at the Silverstone race circuit, allowing him to score more championship points.

Al Harthy’s race weekend started on Friday where he was scheduled to take part in an extensive testing program, but due to heavy and continuous showers organizers at the race track cancelled the days testing due to safety concerns.

Saturdays 20 minute qualifying session went ahead with light showers making driving conditions very tough for all the drivers and especially for our young Omani racer who has not even managed to test his Formula Renault before at the Silverstone Circuit.

Midway through the qualifying session it soon became apparent that Ahmad was enjoying the changing conditions and was very competitive, qualifying in 9th and 15th position for his two races. “ I am thrilled to find out that I managed to qualify as high as 9th, considering the fact that I never tested here makes me very happy with my performance”, mentioned Ahmad when asked about his qualifying session.

Weather conditions improved for Sundays race and a dry race was declared, making this even more difficult for Al Harthy who has previously qualified at the cicuit only in wet conditions.

Al Harthy finished both his races in a respectable 10th position making him the only international racers to finish in the top ten, and was able to set a personal best time of 58.682 seconds 0.926 seconds slower then race winner Ollie Hancock at the 2.56 km national circuit.

“I am delighted with both my race results; to finish in the top ten without having tested at Silverstone is amazing, the guys at Hillspeed did an amazing job with the car to make me competitive this week. I had incredible support this weekend I have to thank everyone who flew from Oman to come watch me race, and for all the support in Oman as well”, an excited Ahmad mentioned.

Oman Racing Team driver who is supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Sports, BankMuscat, Oman Mobile and Ernst & Young is scheduled to remain in the UK for the next month to concentrate on an extensive testing program to get him all set for Round 5 set to take place at Snetterton on the 11th of August.