The UAE is sending a strong line-up of drivers and teams to the Sodi World Series (SWS) Grand Finals in France, scheduled to be held over the weekend.

And among the entourage are a trio of Emirati drivers – Abdulla Al Ali, Hussein Umid Ali and Atef Al Barwani.

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Since the series began at Dubai Kartdrome in 2009, Al Barwani has been the most successful driver in this form of karting in the UAE. 

Although he has previous featured at the SWS Grand Finals, the top prize has eluded him. However, the UAE driver is hoping to get the job done. “My objective for the final is of course to get the best results I can for the UAE and Dubai Kartdrome. It will be a tough contest as I will be competing with the best-of-the-best, but I feel the time is right for me,” said Al Barwani.

And compatriot Al Ali added: “My objective is to reflect the image of UAE racers, namely our morality, sportsmanship and competitiveness.”

The third Emirati driver, Umid Ali, is also fired up for the occasion, saying: “Although this is a solo sport we drivers from the UAE can work together to ensure that we are well represented on the grid when the Super Finals take place.”

Kartdrome assistant manager David Bright said: “The SWS Grand Finals will be tough. There are no guarantees, but we have a very strong line-up of UAE-based drivers and teams fighting for top honours. I know that the team spirit is strong, so all the elements are in place for a good showing in Paris.”