{
  "id": 14426026,
  "title": "Keanu Al Azhari to represent UAE with 'immense pride' after landing F3 contract for 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/keanu-al-azhari-to-represent-uae-with-immense-pride-after-landing-f3",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T10:25:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/10/14/keanu-al-azhari-to-represent-uae-with-immense-pride-after-landing-f3-contract-for-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Keanu Al Azhari, an 18-year-old Emirati driver, is set to join Hitech's Formula 3 team for 2027, marking a significant milestone as the first Emirati driver to compete in FIA F3. Al Azhari, who has progressed through the ranks with Hitech's GB3 team, finishes sixth in the current 2025 championship after excelling in Formula 4, where he secured runner-up position in the Spanish F4 championship two years ago. Representing the UAE in F3 is a proud moment for Al Azhari, who expressed immense honor and pride in continuing his journey with Hitech. This achievement is hailed as a major milestone, inspiring future generations of Emirati drivers to dream without limits.",
  "summary": "Keanu Al Azhari says he can't wait to test himself in Formula 3 after being named in Hitech's three-man line-up for the 2027 championship. The 18-year-old racer joins as a rookie alongside the returning Kanato Le and Michael Shin, having progressed through the ranks with the team. After two years in Formula 4, in which he finished runner-up in the Spanish F4 championship, Al Azhari joined…",
  "key_points": [
    "Keanu Al Azhari, 18, joins Hitech's F3 team for 2027",
    "First Emirati driver in FIA F3 history",
    "Proud moment representing UAE in motorsport"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Keanu Al Azhari to represent UAE with 'immense pride' after landing F3 contract for 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/keanu-al-azhari-to-represent-uae-with-immense-pride-after-landing-f3-14427548",
        "published": "2026-10-14T10:25:04.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}