Ismat Adil Ismat Moani claimed victory in both opening rounds of the 2026 UAE F4 Championship at Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, delivering perfect weekend performances for Black Pharaoh Racing on Saturday and Sunday.
Salem Muhsen Saeed Alyafeai claimed pole position in Saturday’s qualifying with a 45.569-second lap, but Moani recovered to win Race 1, taking 20 points ahead of Alyafeai and Obaid Mohamed Saed Al Hameli.
Moani then topped Sunday’s qualifying session with a 45.887-second lap before converting pole position into his second victory. Race 2 produced an identical podium, with Moani leading home Alyafeai and Sultan Saqer Mohamed Al Falahi, who recovered from a DNF in Race 1 to claim third.
The victories carry particular significance for the Black Pharaoh Racing driver. Last season in Tønsberg, Norway, Moani was trapped in his boat after an accident and lost consciousness. He had to be revived once rescued.
Black Pharaoh Racing Sports Director Frode Sundsdal said:
It has been a special weekend for Ismat.
Two perfect performances.
These victories mean more than points.
They show the strength of the driver, the team, and the journey we’ve been through together.
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