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Poulter, Ocon in friendly duel at Dubai Autodrome

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This photo shows the Renault DP World F1 Team driver Esteban Ocon in action.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

As a final farewell to a turbulent year in sport, business and daily lives globally, DP World teamed up with Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo to set two world-class sportsmen a challenge that’s not to be missed.

With DP World’s sports partnerships reaching season finale on both the golf side -- the European Tour’s DP World Tour Championship -- as well as the Renault DP World Formula 1 team concluded the 2020 race calendar in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the logistics and trade enabler hosted a challenge to maintain the adrenaline momentum until the end of the year.


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After Renault DP World Formula 1 Team came to the Emirates to conclude the 2020 season in the UAE’s capital after a remarkable performance throughout the season, as they bagged three podium finishes.

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This photo shows the F1 Team driver Esteban Ocon (front) and DP World global ambassador Ian Poulter.

Sparks flew as DP World global ambassador Ian Poulter and Renault DP World F1 Team driver Esteban Ocon locked horns after competing at the DP World Tour Championship and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix respectively at the Dubai Autodrome karting track.

In a challenge set by Ocon’s team-mate, Ricciardo, the two sport stars raced three laps of the outdoor autodrome go kart track, after which both were asked to change cars to a golf buggy, get their golf clubs and then head to a pop-up putting green to finish with sinking a hole in one putt to win the challenge.

The challenge was captured in light-hearted short film that showed the genuine competitive spirit of the sport men.

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