Ismail Ahmedkhodjaev to Lead Rossa Racing Crew at the 24 Hours of Dubai

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — In January 2026, one of Uzbekistan’s most promising racing drivers, Ismail Ahmedkhodjaev, will compete in the prestigious 24 Hours of Dubai endurance race as part of the Rossa Racing team, driving the Rossa LM GT — one of the most talked-about racing cars of recent years.

The 21-year-old driver from Tashkent will join an international crew that includes Rossa brand founder, multiple endurance racing champion and Le Mans 24 Hours podium finisher Roman Rusinov, leading Emirati racing driver Amna Al Qubaisi, and young prospect Vyacheslav Gutak.

Ahmedkhodjaev’s participation will mark a historic milestone, as he becomes the first driver from Uzbekistan to take the start of the 24-hour race in Dubai. The achievement is seen as an important step in the development and popularisation of motorsport in the country, as well as in strengthening the international presence of Uzbek athletes.

During his career, Ahmedkhodjaev has competed in the European Formula 4 Championship, served as a test driver in Formula 3, and is a two-time national karting champion of Uzbekistan.

His consistent progress and international experience have earned him a place in one of the most eye-catching line-ups of the upcoming endurance marathon.

The world premiere of the Rossa LM GT took place at the 24 Hours of Dubai in January 2025, where the car made a sensational debut by securing pole position and demonstrating strong race pace. Following that performance, the Rossa LM GT quickly gained recognition as one of the most discussed racing innovations of the year, attracting the attention of experts and fans worldwide.

The 2026 edition of the 24 Hours of Dubai will be held on 17–18 January and is expected to be one of the key events on the international endurance racing calendar, with the participation of an Uzbek driver drawing particular attention from the motorsport community.