Driver profile: Al Nabooda’s Karim Al Azhari

Anthony Fernandes 11:12 14/04/2014
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  • Experienced racer: Al Azhair has an array of motorsport titles in the UAE.

    Sport 360° exclusively sit down with UAE's motorsport driver, Karim Al Azhari to discuss his many achievements in a racing car and find out about his passions outside the track. 

    Age: 41

    Born: Abu Dhabi, UAE

    Motorsport: Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge 

    Middle East Team: Al Nabooda Racing

    Car: Porsche 911 GT3 CUP

    Sponsor: Al Nabooda Automobiles, Porsche Centre Dubai, ANIB

    Years in the sport: 20

    Titles/podiums: UAE GT Champion 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011; Gulf Radical Cup Champion 2005, 2006

    Favourite childhood memory of motorsport: Karting

    Favourite driver/rider growing up: Michael Schumacher

    Best driver/biker/karter at the moment: Fernando Alonso

    Other sports you have played: None

    Greatest achievement in any sport: Multiple champion in circuit racing 

    Favourite meal: Lasagna

    Favourite place in the UAE: My home on the Palm Jumeirah

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