Karting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has witnessed remarkable momentum through the Castrol Karting Championship, organized under the supervision of Saudi champion Saeed Almouri, Castrol Ambassador and Team Hankook Leader in the Kingdom. The championship has firmly established itself as one of the leading initiatives dedicated to discovering and nurturing young talent in the world of motorsports.
The Castrol‑branded championship was held across three main rounds in three Saudi cities, beginning in Jeddah, moving to Riyadh, and concluding in Dammam. This structure reflects the widespread and growing interest in motorsports across different regions of the Kingdom.
The first round, hosted in Jeddah, featured intense competition on the circuit and set a highly competitive benchmark that continued throughout the championship. The excitement then moved to Riyadh for the second round, where drivers delivered strong performances in an electrifying atmosphere. The championship concluded in Dammam, which hosted the decisive final round and crowned the winners after a series of challenging and fiercely contested races Which ended with Malik Firas winning first place, Ahmed El-Sisi taking second place, and Hamad Al-Qusaibi securing third place.
The championship targeted the youth segment, with more than 400 participants aged between 15 and 25 taking part. This initiative aims to prepare a new generation of drivers capable of representing Saudi Arabia in regional and international motorsports events. The large turnout highlights the growing popularity of karting and motorsports among Saudi youth.
The supervision of Saudi champion Saeed Almouri, Castrol Ambassador in the Kingdom, played a pivotal role in elevating the competitive level of the championship. By sharing his professional experience with participants and reinforcing principles of professional driving and on track safety, the championship successfully combined both training and competition.
Commenting on the championship, Mr. Paul Miller, CEO at Castrol, stated:
“Castrol has a long‑standing legacy of supporting motorsports globally, having been associated for decades with major teams and championships across endurance racing, rallying, and Formula categories. Our role has extended beyond sponsorship, with Castrol technologies contributing to engine performance improvement and numerous racing achievements.
At the karting level, Castrol places increasing importance on this discipline as the true foundation for discovering future talent. We support local championships and youth initiatives that provide emerging drivers with their first step into professional motorsports—such as this championship, which represents a gateway to higher racing platforms. We look forward to organizing more championships like this to discover new heroes in Saudi motorsports.”
For his part, Saeed Almouri affirmed that the championship successfully achieved its objectives. He noted that the performance level demonstrated by participants across all three rounds was outstanding and clearly reflected the passion and talent of Saudi youth. He added that the championship’s success in both organization and competition highlights the continued development of karting in the Kingdom and underscores the importance of sustaining such initiatives to identify and develop the next generation of competitive drivers. He also expressed his appreciation to Castrol for its support of the championship, which aims to advance motorsports in Saudi Arabia and discover new talents capable of representing the Kingdom on a global stage.
The Castrol Karting Championship aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, which emphasizes spreading motorsports culture in general—and karting in particular—across the Kingdom, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a key hub for motorsports. Karting is widely recognized as the first step in the careers of many of the world’s racing champions.
The championship has successfully delivered a strong model for talent‑driven competitions through professional organization, geographic diversity, and wide youth participation, confirming that the future of motorsports in Saudi Arabia is progressing steadily toward greater growth and excellence.
