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Multiple Asian karters show consistency in delivering results for FIA-World Karting Championship round 2 in Portimao.

Endo Arata - (OK-J Category)
Endo started strong, topping the overall qualifying standings. He carried this momentum into the Qualifying Heats, securing a notable 3rd place in QH C-E and achieving podium finishes with 2nd place in both QH A-C and QH B-C, consistently placing himself at the sharp end of the grid. Endo maintained a solid pace in Super Heat 1 (Group A), finishing 4th. His consistent performance across the Super Heats placed him 14th overall. Unfortunately, the Final proved more challenging, with Endo ultimately finishing in 32nd position.
Hou Zhai Jiang - (OK-J Category)
Hou Zhai qualified in 80th overall. The Qualifying Heats presented a mixed bag, including a disqualification in QH A-B. However, he showed resilience with a 15th place in QH B-F and a 10th in QH B-E. His efforts placed him 66th in the overall Qualifying Heats. Hou Zhai finished 18th in his Super Heat (Group B). His combined Super Heat results positioned him 14th overall. The Final saw him finish further down the order.
Yug Rana - (OK-J Category)
Yug Rana qualified in 84th position overall. Throughout the Qualifying Heats, he demonstrated consistency, finishing 23rd in Q C-F, 22nd in QH C-F, 21st in QH D-F, and 21st in QH A-F. He placed 73rd in the overall Qualifying Heat standings. In Super Heat 1 (Group A), Yug finished 21st. His overall Super Heat ranking was not explicitly provided.
Yubo Wen - (OK-J Category)
Yubo Wen qualified 76th overall. In the Qualifying Heats, he secured a 16th place in QH C-D and a 20th in QH A-D. He finished 24th in QH B-D and 19th in QH D-F, ultimately placing 64th in the overall Qualifying Heats. Yubo finished 28th in his Super Heat (Group B). His combined Super Heat results positioned him 14th overall.
Sini Rito - (OK-J Category)
Sini Rito qualified in 74th position overall. In the Qualifying Heats, he finished 15th in QH A-B and 18th in QH B-F. He placed 29th in QH B-D.
Zhao Zhijun - (OK Category)
Zhao Zhijun showed promising pace in Qualifying Practice Group 2, securing 13th position. However, in the overall Qualifying Practice, he placed 38th. During the Qualifying Heats, Zhao Zhijun maintained a consistent presence, finishing 12th in QH A-B and 19th in QH B-C. He placed 25th in QH B-F and 27th in QH B-E. In SuperHeat (B), he finished 30th. However, fell short from entering the finals.
Sara Matsui - (OK Category)
Sara Matsui qualified 27th in Qualifying Practice Group 2 and 80th overall in Qualifying Practice. Throughout the Qualifying Heats, Sara Matsui showed consistency, finishing 29th in QH A-B, 25th in QH B-D, 19th in QH B-F, 31st in QH B-E, and 28th in QH B-C. However, fell short from entering the finals.
Qarrar Firhand - (OK Category)
Firhand positioned himself 16th in QH A-E and 15th in QH A-D. He finished 23rd in QH A-F. In SuperHeat (B), Firhand secured 16th place after starting 24th with multiple overtakes. However, fell short from entering the finals.