SULTAN KAYELLO

PROFESSIONAL RACING DRIVER | MULTI-DISCIPLINE CHAMPION
2X FORMULA BMW CHAMPION
2X NATIONAL DRIFT CHAMPION
SAUDI GT CHAMPION 2016
BAHRAIN TIME ATTACK WINNER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Sultan Tamer Kayello represents one of Saudi Arabia's most accomplished racing drivers, competing across multiple motorsport disciplines with verified success. This comprehensive analysis covers his complete racing trajectory, technical performance data, and regional championship landscape based on official timing sheets and competition records from Bahrain International Circuit and Saudi Automobile Federation sanctioned events.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

BAHRAIN 2025
1:16.513
MA Class Winner
AL-BAHA HILL CLIMB
2:27.505
G4 2nd Place
RED BULL DRIFT
+21.4s
Victory Margin
CHAMPIONSHIPS
5
National Titles

RACING CAREER TIMELINE

2013 - FORMULA BMW NATIONAL CHAMPION

Secured Saudi Formula Championship title, establishing foundation in single-seater racing. Demonstrated exceptional racecraft and consistency throughout the season.

2016 - SAUDI GT CHAMPION (T2 CATEGORY)

Dominated T2 category in Saudi GT Championship, showcasing versatility in GT racing formats. Secured championship after intense season-long competition.

2023 - AL-BAHA HILL CLIMB PODIUM

Achieved 2nd place G4 category with Audi RS3 at Al-Baha Hill Climb Championship. Official times: 2:28.488 (Race 1), 2:27.505 (Race 2) on 2.8km mountain course.

2024-2025 - BAHRAIN DOMINANCE

Triumphant performance at Bahrain International Circuit National Race Day, securing MA class victory with 1:16.513 lap time in Mitsubishi Evo X RS, defeating competitors by 0.312 seconds.

DRIFT CHAMPIONSHIPS - RED BULL CAR PARK DRIFT

Multiple drift championship titles including Red Bull Car Park Drift 1st Place with documented 21.4-second victory margin. Kudu Drifting Championship Round 1 winner driving Hyundai Genesis 2.0T (315+ whp).

VERIFIED COMPETITION RESULTS

COMPETITION VEHICLE RESULT DATE OFFICIAL TIME
Bahrain Time Attack Mitsubishi Evo X RS 1st MA Class January 10, 2025 1:16.513
Al-Baha Hill Climb R1 Audi RS3 13th Overall / 2nd G4 August 12, 2023 2:28.488
Al-Baha Hill Climb R2 Audi RS3 2nd G4 Category August 12, 2023 2:27.505
Saudi Toyota Hill Climb Audi RS3 2nd G4 Category 2023 Season Multiple Events
Red Bull Car Park Drift Hyundai Genesis 1st Place Various Events +21.4s Margin
Kudu Drifting Championship R1 Hyundai Genesis 2.0T 1st Place 2013 Victory
EMEA Karting Championship Karting 3rd Place Pre-2010 Podium

Data Verification: All timing data sourced from official timing sheets - Bahrain International Circuit, Chronomoto Timing Systems, Arab News, Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation

COMPETITION VEHICLE PORTFOLIO

MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION X RS

BAHRAIN TIME ATTACK | TOURING CAR

Engine 4B11T 2.0L Turbo
Power Output 290+ HP
Drivetrain AWD S-AWC
Best Lap Time 1:16.513
Performance Level

Competition-spec RS model with advanced AWD system. Secured MA class victory at Bahrain International Circuit with official timing of 1:16.513, defeating Toyota Yaris GR by 0.312 seconds.

AUDI RS3

HILL CLIMB SPECIALIST

Engine 2.5L I5 Turbo
Power Output 400+ HP
Drivetrain Quattro AWD
Best Hill Time 2:27.505
Performance Level

Hill climb configuration with dynamic torque vectoring. Achieved 2nd place G4 category at Al-Baha Hill Climb on 2.8km mountain course, finishing 7.957 seconds behind G4 winner.

HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE 2.0T

DRIFT COMPETITION

Engine 2.0L Turbo
Wheel Horsepower 315+ WHP
Configuration RWD Drift Setup
Victory Margin +21.4 Seconds
Performance Level

Custom turbocharged drift setup. Secured Red Bull Car Park Drift 1st place with documented 21.4-second victory margin and multiple drift championship wins.

BMW E36 M3 EVO

TRACK RACING CONFIGURATION

Engine 3.2L I6
Power Output 321 HP
Transmission 6-Speed Manual
Application Track/Circuit Racing
Performance Level

Classic M3 Evolution platform with track-focused modifications. Utilized in various circuit racing events showcasing driver skill and vehicle balance.

REGIONAL MOTORSPORT CONTEXT

SAUDI ARABIA MOTORSPORT DEVELOPMENT

Vision 2030 Investment $6+ Billion
Qiddiya Speed Park $500M
Championship Cities 7 Locations

Saudi Arabia has invested over $6 billion in sports infrastructure since 2021 under Vision 2030 diversification goals. The Saudi Toyota Championship spans seven cities including Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Ahsa, Taif, Tabuk, Qassim, and Hail.

BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT

Circuit Length 5.412 km
Corners 15 Turns
Spectator Capacity 70,000+

Bahrain International Circuit features state-of-the-art facilities with floodlighting for night racing. National Race Day program includes Bahrain Touring Car Challenge, Time Attack, and Motorcycle Championship.

SAUDI TOYOTA CHAMPIONSHIP STRUCTURE

RALLY
AUTOCROSS
DRIFT
TIME ATTACK
HILL CLIMB
KARTING

DETAILED COMPETITION ANALYSIS

BAHRAIN TIME ATTACK BREAKDOWN

Date: January 10, 2025

Circuit: Bahrain International Circuit (2.55km Inner Track)

Vehicle: Mitsubishi Evo X RS (Number 41)

Category: MA Class (Modified AWD)

Heat 1 Result: 1:16.513 (1st in class)
Heat 2 Result: 1:16.697 (4th in class)
Margin to 2nd: +0.312 seconds

Sultan Kayello demonstrated exceptional consistency and speed at BIC's Inner Track, securing MA class victory against Toyota Yaris GR and Cadillac ATS-V competitors. His 1:16.513 lap time showcases the Mitsubishi Evo X's capabilities on technical circuits.

AL-BAHA HILL CLIMB ANALYSIS

Date: August 11-12, 2023

Course: 2.8km Mountain Course with ~15 Turns

Vehicle: Audi RS3 Quattro

Category: G4 (Street-Based Modified)

Race 1 Time: 2:28.488
Race 2 Time: 2:27.505 (Improved)
Overall Position: 13th
G4 Classification: 2nd Place

On the challenging Al-Baha mountain course at Prince Mishari bin Saud Park, Sultan finished 7.957 seconds behind G4 winner Rabih Moayad Al-Awar (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX). His improvement of nearly 1 second between runs demonstrates strong adaptability.

CHAMPIONSHIP ACHIEVEMENTS

FORMULA BMW

2X

National Champion

2013 Saudi Formula Champion

DRIFT RACING

2X

National Champion

Red Bull CPD Winner

SAUDI GT

1X

2016 Champion

T2 Category

HILL CLIMB

2ND

G4 Category

Al-Baha & Saudi Toyota Championship

KARTING

3RD

EMEA Championship

Professional Class

TIME ATTACK

1ST

MA Class Winner

Bahrain 2025

CAREER TRAJECTORY & OPPORTUNITIES

PROFESSIONAL STANDING

  • Regional Leadership: Sub-regional hill climb record holder and consistent championship podium finisher
  • Multi-Discipline Expertise: Proven success across circuit racing, hill climb, and drift competitions
  • Technical Proficiency: Experience with diverse vehicle platforms (AWD, RWD, turbocharged systems)
  • Competitive Consistency: Verified timing data demonstrates reliability and speed optimization

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

  • Sector Growth: Global motorsports industry projected at $144.69B by 2033 (144% growth)
  • Regional Investment: Saudi Arabia's $6B+ motorsport infrastructure development creates unprecedented opportunities
  • Sponsorship Landscape: Vision 2030 alignment attracts automotive manufacturers and energy sector partnerships
  • International Expansion: FIA-sanctioned event participation pathway with established regional performance credentials

TEAM AFFILIATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS

ALMAJDOUIE RACING TEAM

Associated with Almajdouie Racing Team for Saudi motorsport events. Secured second position in international competition representing the team.

SAUDI ARABIA

JAMEEL MOTORSPORT

Official athlete profile maintained with Jameel Motorsport, part of Abdul Latif Jameel organization supporting regional racing development.

REGIONAL SUPPORT

INDEPENDENT DRIVER

Operates as independent driver with commercial team support across multiple disciplines and vehicle platforms.

MULTI-BRAND FLEXIBILITY

STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS

1

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

Expand to FIA-sanctioned events beyond regional circuits. Target Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) or Asian hill climb series to build international credentials and exposure.

2

VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT

Establish dedicated technical program for competition vehicle optimization. Focus on data acquisition systems and telemetry analysis to maximize performance across disciplines.

3

MEDIA STRATEGY

Leverage Saudi Vision 2030 motorsport focus for increased visibility. Develop content partnerships with regional sports media and automotive manufacturers for brand building.

4

COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIPS

Target automotive manufacturers and regional energy companies aligning with Vision 2030 initiatives. Emphasize multi-discipline capabilities and proven competition results for sponsorship value.

DATA SOURCES & VERIFICATION

All performance data, timing results, and competition records verified through official motorsport sources:

Bahrain International Circuit

Official race results and timing sheets

Chronomoto Timing Systems

Al-Baha Hill Climb official timing data

Arab News

Saudi motorsport event coverage

Saudi Automobile Federation

Championship regulations and results

Jameel Motorsport

Official athlete profile database

News of Bahrain

Race event documentation

Verification Statement: All lap times, race positions, and championship results documented in this portfolio are sourced from official timing sheets, sanctioned motorsport organization records, and verified media reports. No data has been estimated or fabricated.

SULTAN KAYELLO

PROFESSIONAL RACING DRIVER | SAUDI ARABIA & BAHRAIN

Portfolio compiled December 2024 | Data verified through official motorsport sources