Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport (BOM) and BOM Karting Team are set to compete for first place in this weekend’s high-stakes races. While Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport will battle in the final round of the 2024 GT4 European Series on the world-renowned Jeddah Circuit in Saudi Arabia, BOM Karting Team will fight for championship glory in the final leg of the Motul 2024 Türkiye Karting Şampiyonası at İzmit Körfez Pisti.

Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport Aims for the Summit

Having delivered an impressive performance throughout the season, Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport is entering the final race of the 2024 GT4 European Series with the same determination to claim victory.

The team has achieved four podium finishes in the first five rounds, including one win. With the goal of ending the season on a high note, the team’s drivers—Yağız Gedik and Pedro Ebrahim in car #11, and Berkay Besler and Gabriele Piana in car #12—are prepared to compete fiercely. Both pairs aim to complete the challenging races successfully and elevate their team's position in the standings.

Race Schedule:

First Race:

Date: November 29, Friday

Qualifying: 18:00 (Turkey Time)

Race Start: 22:05 (Turkey Time)

Live Broadcast: S Sport

Second Race:

Date: November 30, Saturday

Race Start: 14:15 (Turkey Time)

Live Broadcast: S Sport

Currently ranked third in the Teams’ Championship, Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport has completed all preparations for another podium finish in this crucial final stage.

BOM Karting Prepares for Victory

The highly successful BOM Karting Team is ready to showcase its prowess in the final round of the Motul 2024 Türkiye Karting Şampiyonası, which will take place at İzmit Körfez Pisti on November 30 and December 1.

With rigorous preparations leading up to the finale, BOM Karting’s drivers are set to compete in both the team and category championships:

Master Category: Muratcan Eğilmez

Senior Category: Ahmet Sinan Sofuoğlu

Mini Category: Efe Ayhan

Micro Category: Zayn Sofuoğlu

Focused on continuing their season-long upward momentum, BOM Karting aims to stand atop the podium.

Race Schedule:

First Race:

Date: November 30, Saturday

Qualifying: 11:45

Race Start: 14:00

Second Race:

Date: December 1, Sunday

Race Start: 10:30

Both teams compete under the main sponsorship of Borusan Otomotiv, with additional support from Shell, Borusan Lojistik, Borçelik, Gedik Piliç, Borusan Oto, and Supsan.

About Borusan Otomotiv Group

Borusan Otomotiv Group celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

Their journey in the premium automotive sector began in 1984 with a modest team and a single brand representation as the Turkish distributor of BMW, through a partnership between Borusan Holding and GIWA Holding. Today, Borusan Otomotiv Group represents five automotive brands in Turkey, operates 25 Authorized Dealers, 46 Authorized Services, and manages seven group companies.

Borusan Otomotiv Import manages the distribution of BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad brands, while Borusan Otomotiv Marketing is responsible for Jaguar and Land Rover brands. Borusan Oto operates as the Authorized Dealer and Service for all brands represented by Borusan Otomotiv Group in Turkey, serving customers at 11 facilities in Turkey and as Borusan Oto Cyprus for Jaguar and Land Rover in Northern Cyprus, focusing on delivering the best customer experience. Borusan Otomotiv Premium offers leasing, financing, and insurance services for BMW, MINI, Jaguar, and Land Rover brands through all its authorized dealers. Borusan Araç İhale, known as a reliable brand in the second-hand vehicle auction market with a broad dealer network across Turkey, was incorporated into Borusan Otomotiv Group in 2023 under the name Borusan Oto Değerlendirme. It also launched Borusan Next, a second-hand vehicle platform following a multi-brand and multi-channel strategy.

Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport was established in 2008 to contribute to the development of motorsport in Turkey and promote Turkey internationally. Over this period, it has participated in nearly 440 races across 38 tracks in 21 countries on 4 continents, achieving 19 championships. It also encompasses BOM Academy, BOM E-Team, and BOM Karting departments.

Borusan Otomotiv Group operates with the vision of being the leading and most preferred company in the premium automobile and motorcycle segment, offering innovative products and services in the automotive sector. Their mission is to provide unparalleled experiences to customers and sustainable value to stakeholders.

With its sustainability roadmap based on principles that benefit society, the environment, and customers, and under the pillars of Climate, People, and Innovation, Borusan Otomotiv Group continues its efforts with a focus on "Leading the Electrification Transformation of Turkey's Automotive Sector."