Qatar is already a proven force in world rallying. Earlier this year, Nasser Al-Attiyah notched up his sixth victory in the Dakar Rally, cementing his place among the greatest drivers in the discipline. Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari also impressed during his wildcard appearances in the World Rally Championship in the early-to-mid 2010s, while countless other Qatari rally drivers have represented their country on the international stage.
Now, the Gulf nation is slowly expanding its presence into other forms of motorsport. This month, the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation made its Le Mans debut at with its own team, fielding Abdulla Al-Khelaifi as one of its drivers.
