International Line- Up, Intense Battles and a Thrilling Finale On February 15, the international round of YUKA Gymkhana Challenge 2026 took place at Yas Marina Circuit, bringing together professional drivers, members of the motorsport community, and a broad audience motorsport community, and a broad audience of spectators. The event further strengthened the project’s position as one of the region’s most dynamic and recognizable motorsport formats. The 2026 edition marked the second YUKA Gymkhana Challenge event held in the United Arab Emirates. The series made its international debut in the country in 2025 in Al Ain, laying the foundation for the development of Gymkhana as a competitive discipline in the UAE. International Driver Line-Up The competition featured drivers from the UAE, Jordan, France, Spain, Lebanon, India,Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Egypt, New Zealand, and El Salvador. This diverse representation highlighted the growing global appeal of the series and reinforced its status as an international competitive platform. The presence of competitors from the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Oceania created a highly competitive environment and elevated the sporting level of the event. Competition Results Following an intense knockout bracket, the podium positions were determined as follows: 1st Place — Car #43 Aliaksei Shendziukou (Belarus), 2nd Place — Car #G Damir Idiyatulin (Russia), 3rd Place — Car #2G Ali Sajwani (UAE). Damir Idiyatulin (#G) also secured victory in the Qualifying session, setting the fastest lap of the event. How the Competition Unfolded The event followed a mirrored course format with mandatory side changes, ensuring equal conditions for all competitors. The winner in each battle was determined by the combined time of two runs, adding a strategic dimension to the competition. Time gaps between drivers in multiple pairings were measured in fractions of a second, making precision and consistency decisive factors. The final battle between Aliaksei Shendziukou and Damir Idiyatulin delivered one of the most intense moments of the evening, with the outcome determined by accuracy … Continue reading YUKA Gymkhana Challenge 2026 Takes over Yas Marina Circuit
