Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport (BOM) and the BOM Karting Team concluded their respective racing seasons with remarkable achievements. Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport secured third place in the GT4 European Series team standings, highlighted by Pedro Ebrahim's Rookie Cup victory. Meanwhile, the BOM Karting Team finished third in the 2024 Turkey Karting Championship, showcasing outstanding performance throughout the season.

Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport Shines in the GT4 European Series

Delivering a standout performance in the GT4 European Series, Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport participated in the final round held at Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Circuit on November 29-30. Despite challenges, the team maintained its resilience and finished the championship third in the team rankings, with Pedro Ebrahim celebrating a Rookie Cup win.

On the first day of the race, drivers Berkay Besler and Gabriel Piana, racing with car #12, faced an unfortunate early collision, forcing them to retire from the stage. Meanwhile, Yağız Gedik and Pedro Ebrahim, in car #11, started in 18th position and fought their way up to finish 9th.

The second day of the race saw further challenges. Despite starting from 7th place and demonstrating strong pace, Gedik and Ebrahim were forced to retire due to technical issues. Similarly, Besler and Piana started from 5th position but also ended their race prematurely due to mechanical problems.

With preparations already underway for the next season, Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport is eager to return to the track in pursuit of even greater victories.

BOM Karting Concludes the 2024 Turkey Karting Championship on a High Note

The BOM Karting Team continued its successful season in the final round of the 2024 Turkey Karting Championship, held at İzmit Körfez Circuit on November 30 and December 1. The team secured podium finishes, ending the season in third place in the team standings.

In the Master category, Muratcan Eğilmez, racing with car #459, finished the weekend in 5th place, contributing valuable points to the team. In the Senior category, Ahmet Sinan Sofuoğlu, with car #354, ended the weekend in 7th place.

In the Mini category, young driver Rüzgar Evci, with car #118, showcased a stellar performance, finishing third in the final round and stepping onto the podium. Fellow Mini category driver Efe Ayhan, with car #132, finished in 6th place, adding crucial points to the team's tally. In the Micro category, Zayn Sofuoğlu, racing with car #54, consistently outperformed his rivals and concluded the championship as the category champion.

With a focus on nurturing young talent and achieving greater success on national and international stages, the BOM Karting Team aims to continue inspiring the karting community with its competitive spirit and teamwork in the coming season.

Borusan Otomotiv is the primary sponsor of Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport, alongside sponsors Shell, Borusan Logistics, 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."