The first representative of Kurdistan on the international sporting scene is forced to stop due to the present dismal situation in the area, and now this project has become unviable. Isaac Tutumlu, main Kurdish sportsman, is now looking for alternatives for upcoming 2015 season.

Barzani Racing Team, the GT team defending the Kurdish colors at racing tracks all over the globe – from Daytona to Dubai, from Silverstone to Nürburgring- in recent years, must stop their racing activities due to difficult political situation in the Middle East. The crisis triggered by ISIS in the area has got every country into a very tight corner now. This is the case of Kurdistan, as most economic activity is concentrated in Bagdad and is almost crippled. As a result, Barzani Racing Team can´t continue competing at the highest level due to a lack of funding.

All in all, Isaac Tutumlu – the first and main Kurdish sportsman- has expressed “my gratitude to Kurdistan and its companies supporting me in motorsport in recent years. It is such a pity that at this stage at least we were forced to stop our racing activities. Motorsport turned into an international showcase of Kurdistan. But without financial backing, this adventure can´t go on”. The driver born in Barcelona has added that “now I have to consider my options. I have received some interesting proposals, even from official teams, for the FIA WEC and the Blancpain Endurance Series. I am a Silver driver according the FIA but I proved to be as fast as Gold or Platinum drivers. It has drawn to the attention of several team managers and I have much to offer in terms of driving skills. Now we need to work on these options and decide which one is the best for my career”.