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Barnama
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
Royal Duo Drive JMR To Strong Finish At Gruelling 24 Hours Of Spa
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) --Tunku Panglima Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim and Tunku Putera Johor Tunku Abu Bakar Sultan Ibrahim have successfully completed the gruelling 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps endurance race in Belgium with Johor Motorsports Racing (JMR). The royal duo, the sons of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, alongside British driver Alexander Sims and Australian Jordan Love who drove the team's Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R crossed the finish line 12th in the Bronze Cup class and 43rd overall out of a 74-car field. Despite a difficult start after a mechanical issue forced them to begin from the pit lane and six laps down, the team staged a remarkable comeback over the 24-hour race completing 527 laps and 27 pit stops at the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. bootstrap slideshow Tunku Abdul Rahman said the result reflected the team's determination and growth. 'Completing the 24 Hours feels great and it's not an easy thing to do. We had some hurdles at the beginning, but I'm extremely proud of the team for staying focused and working around the clock. "It was our first time here with the Corvette, and seeing both cars finish is a proud moment,' he said in a statement by JMR today. He added that the team is now shifting its focus to the GT World Challenge Asia in Japan next month, with the aim of maintaining their lead in the Pro-Am standings. Meanwhile, Tunku Abu Bakar said the endurance race provided a valuable learning experience for the team and highlighted the importance of developing local motorsports talent. 'This is our first year running as an independent team, and we're proud to have Malaysian crew members with us. We want to give more opportunities to people back home and help them reach the international stage with us.
The Sun
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Royal duo eyeing regal performance at 24 hours of Spa race
TUNKU Panglima Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim and Tunku Putera Johor Tunku Abu Bakar Sultan Ibrahim will carry the nation's challenge at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps race in Belgium this weekend. The royal duo, the sons of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, are representing Johor Motorsports Racing (JMR) and will be behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R as they battle against 75 elite GT3 machines from around the globe in this gruelling endurance showdown. Tunku Abdul Rahman and Tunku Abu Bakar will share driving duties with Alexander Sims and Jordan Love. Tunku Abdul Rahman said their main focus in one of the most prestigious GT3 races this season is to first finish the race before targeting a win. 'We still have a long way to go as a team, and we want to be the best one out there. 'It's positive that things have gone this well so far, but this is just the beginning. There are a lot of strong teams and cars,' he posted on The Royal Johor Facebook page today. His younger brother, Tunku Abu Bakar, described their participation this time as an opportunity for the team to polish Malaysia's motorsports talent. 'This is the first year that we are running on our own as a team. We have a few crew members from Malaysia, and our focus is to get people back home to work and race with us internationally. 'Not only do we want to be on the top steps all the time, but part of that journey is bringing people from back home to help them achieve the same goals as us,' he said. Fans in Malaysia can watch the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps race via YouTube at
Barnama
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
Royal Duo Eyeing Regal Performance At 24 Hours Of Spa Race
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Tunku Panglima Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim and Tunku Putera Johor Tunku Abu Bakar Sultan Ibrahim will carry the nation's challenge at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps race in Belgium this weekend. The royal duo, the sons of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, are representing Johor Motorsports Racing (JMR) and will be behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R as they battle against 75 elite GT3 machines from around the globe in this gruelling endurance showdown. Tunku Abdul Rahman and Tunku Abu Bakar will share driving duties with Alexander Sims and Jordan Love. bootstrap slideshow Tunku Abdul Rahman said their main focus in one of the most prestigious GT3 races this season is to first finish the race before targeting a win. 'We still have a long way to go as a team, and we want to be the best one out there. 'It's positive that things have gone this well so far, but this is just the beginning. There are a lot of strong teams and cars,' he posted on The Royal Johor Facebook page today. His younger brother, Tunku Abu Bakar, described their participation this time as an opportunity for the team to polish Malaysia's motorsports talent. 'This is the first year that we are running on our own as a team. We have a few crew members from Malaysia, and our focus is to get people back home to work and race with us internationally. 'Not only do we want to be on the top steps all the time, but part of that journey is bringing people from back home to help them achieve the same goals as us,' he said.
