Mtc-Bulls racer Talal Al Ghaith finished a close second in the second race of the Formula BMW series hosted at the Bahrain International Circuit. Mtc-Bulls team mate Mohammed Al Baharna had qualified in third but was forces to start at the back of the grid due to spinning. Al Baharna eventually finished fourth. In first place was Emirates resident Kristoff Hissette and in third place was Ken Waterhouse.
The race was full of action and Mtc-Bulls Talal Al Ghaith put but a fight before finishing closely behind the winner. Mtc-Bulls racers Talal and Mohammed also participated in the Red Bull 25 hours Endurance Karting in Kuwait City earlier this month.
Formula BMW is the world’s leading entry-level class in Formula racing. In 2005 the series was held in Germany, the UK, Asia and the USA. Up-and-coming drivers as young as 15years old are given the opportunity of entering motor racing with the high tech, standard FB02 race car.
This racing car has been seen on the grid since 2003 and has set standards particularly on the safety technology front. The single seater is propelled by a 140bhp BMW engine up to 230km/h and exceeds by far the safety requirements for its class. BMW Motorsport has developed the FORS Formula Rescue Race Seat especially for Formula BMW. The HANS safety system is also mandatory. In 2005, Formula BMW was staged five times as part of the Formula One support programme.
All the series offer a multifaceted Education and Coaching Programme as well as sponsorship for promising racing talents. The best known alumni of this talent hothouse are the Formula One drivers Ralf Schumacher, Christian Klien and Nico Rosberg.
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Mtc-Bulls FBMW Racer Talal Al Ghaith second in second race of series
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