Oman’s Al Harthy notes impressive start to 2026 despite misfortune

Dubai – Almost certain GT3 AM class victory and a stunning outright GT3 podium in the weekend’s Michelin 24H DUBAI cruelly slipped through the fingers of Ahmad al Harthy and the Paradine Competition team with only half an hour to run on Sunday, January 18, as a result of late-race brake failure. From GT3 AM class pole position, achieved with a fantastic combined performance from the Omani and team-mates Darren Leung and James Kellett in qualifying, the trio – plus fourth driver Anthony McIntosh – didn’t put a wheel wrong throughout the twice-round-the-clock encounter. In the battle for the outright podium for 23 and...