01 · Ras Al KhaimahRAK Track
Discuss participationTEAM R · IAME SERIES UAE 2026/2027
Join the UAE winter season of professional karting
Team R is a bilingual racing team working with drivers aged 5–12 at tests and IAME Series UAE race rounds — an international karting series held at circuits across the UAE.
For experienced competitors and children ready to take their first steps in competitive karting.
14rounds
5circuits
5–12Team R driver age range
01 / WHY IAME SERIES UAE
September 2026 — April 2027.
14 rounds. 5 leading circuits.
IAME Series UAE is an international karting series held at five circuits across the Emirates, including the karting track at Yas Marina Circuit — home to the Formula 1 season finale.
Official championship website ↗157drivers listed in the 2025/2026 final classifications
02 · DubaiDubai Kartdrome
03 · SharjahSharjah Kart Track
04 · Abu DhabiAl Forsan International
05 · Abu DhabiYas Marina Circuit
An international grid
Teams and drivers come from many countries. Leading competitors from major European and world series also race in the UAE.
A full championship, not one circuit
Across the season, drivers compete on circuits with different layouts and conditions.
Where a cold winter closes the karting season, the UAE season is only getting started.
02 / WHO IT IS FOR
There is more than one
place to start.
Previous IAME Series UAE experience is not required. Team R works with established racers, children moving on from rental karting and those taking their very first steps in the sport.
Established drivers
We consider the driver’s age, current class, racing experience and goals, then recommend the right way to take part.
New drivers
A child can begin with coached training and an introduction to racing machinery. A full season does not have to be the first commitment.
AGES 5–8
Bambino
The first racing class for younger drivers. Suitable for complete beginners and children with training or competition experience.
AGES 8–12
Mini
All ages start and race in the same field. Younger drivers learn alongside older competitors, while results are classified separately in Mini U10 and Mini.
03 / WHERE TO START
Testing or
a racing season.
The right format depends on your child’s age, experience and your family’s goals. You do not need to commit to a full season from day one.
0125–31 AUGUST 2026
Pre-season testing
Al Forsan International · Abu Dhabi
Five days of coached track time to get to know the kart and the team, assess readiness and prepare for the championship.
Bambino10,000 AED
Mini15,000 AED
02SEPTEMBER 2026 — APRIL 2027
Championship racing
IAME Series UAE · 14 rounds
Choose individual race weekends, a programme of selected events or the full season with Team R.
Bambino · weekend16,000 AED
Mini · weekend22,000 AED
The price is calculated per race weekend. In the 2026/2027 season, every weekend includes two race rounds. Flights and accommodation are not included.
04 / WHY TEAM R
A racing team
for drivers aged 5–12.
We specialise in younger drivers. As parents of young racers ourselves, we understand the importance of a child’s relationship with the team, the family’s trust and clear feedback throughout the programme.
Meet the team↗4Team R driver podiums
in Bambino · 2025/2026
in Bambino · 2025/2026
15+years of coaching experience
with young drivers
with young drivers
RU / ENcommunication with families
and organisers
and organisers
ARRIVE & DRIVE
Just arrive
and race
Your family does not need to buy or store a kart in the UAE, source specialists or organise track operations independently.
- Race kart and engine
- Coach and dedicated mechanic
- Tyres, fuel and consumables
- Telemetry and video
- Team awning and equipment
- Registration and organiser liaison
05 / HOW TO START
From the first conversation
to the first start.
- 01
Tell us about your child
Age, karting experience and the best way to reach you.
- 02
Meet Team R
We will answer your questions and explain the available formats.
- 03
Choose the first step
A training day, testing, one race weekend or the season.
- 04
Receive a proposal
A clear programme, price and participation terms.
06 / FIRST STEP
Discuss
your child’s participation.
Tell us a little about your child’s age and experience. Team R will contact you, answer your questions and recommend a sensible place to start.