Watarai and Sumich share wins at Dubai Autodrome

Young guns from Japan and Australia continue their form at the latest round of the 2025/26 Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East, held in front of a large crowd in Dubai.

The Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East (PCCME) roared into the Dubai Autodrome last weekend for Round 3 of the 2025/26 season.

With a large and enthusiastic crowd present and the championship battle heating up, the weekend delivered high-stakes action across the Pro, Pro-Am, and Masters categories.

Japanese sensation Taichi Watarai continued his formidable form winning Saturday’s race, though he faced stiff competition from the charging Aussie, Caleb Sumich, who won the Sunday race.

Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East, Round 3, Race 1, Dubai Autodrome, 2026, Porsche Middle East

Watarai dominated the first sprint from pole, but aggressive opening laps in Race 2 allowed Caleb Sumich to claim his second victory of the season, splitting the weekend's top honours.

In Pro-Am, Cedric Chassang maintained his consistency to take the class win in Race 1, while another Australian, Sam Shahin, bounced back for a commanding win in Race 2.

In Masters, Petr Brecka proved untouchable in Dubai, sweeping the weekend with two class victories.

Heading into the next round at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi this weekend, the outright title fight is narrowing down to a two-horse race at the top between Watarai and Sumich.