Continental Racing kicked off the 2026/27 Gulf Radical Cup season with an impressive performance at Yas Marina Circuit, securing multiple victories, podium finishes, and strong results across both the Absolute and National categories.
The weekend in results
Absolute
Alex Bukhantsov
3 pole positions
- Sprint 1
- P1
- Sprint 2
- P2
- Endurance
- P1
Vasily Vladykin
Two second places
- Sprint 1
- P2
- Sprint 2
- P4
- Endurance
- P2
National
Ilya Sidorov
P1 in qualifying
- Sprint 1
- P1
- Sprint 2
- —
- Endurance
- P2
Dmitry Shishko
First Radical weekend
Radical debut
Mark Berg
First Radical weekend
Radical debut
— Sprint Race 2 result not reported
The team entered the opening round with five drivers: Vasily Vladykin and Alex Bukhantsov in the Absolute category, alongside Ilya Sidorov, Dmitry Shishko, and Mark Berg in National.
A Weekend of Victories and Podiums
Alex Bukhantsov delivered a near‑perfect weekend, claiming two race wins, three pole positions, and P2 in Sprint Race 2. His outstanding pace and consistency made him one of the standout drivers of the opening round.
Vasily Vladykin also enjoyed a strong start to the season, securing P2 in Sprint Race 1, P2 in the Endurance Race, and P4 in Sprint Race 2. A solid performance and valuable championship points.
In the National category, Ilya Sidorov made an impressive statement with P1 in Qualifying, P1 in Sprint Race 1, and P2 in the Endurance Race, establishing himself as a strong championship contender.
The weekend also marked the Radical racing debuts of Dmitry Shishko and Mark Berg. Both drivers demonstrated promising pace, steady progress throughout the sessions, and impressive adaptation to the cars. With such a strong start, fighting for podiums in the National category is only a matter of time.
Behind the Results
The opening round wasn’t without its challenges, but the team’s mechanics, engineers, and drivers worked together to overcome every obstacle and deliver strong results in both categories.
With multiple victories, podium finishes, and promising debuts, Continental Racing leaves Yas Marina Circuit with plenty of momentum for the season ahead.
Next stop: Dubai Autodrome, November 28–29. The season has only just begun!