With a fierce fight for the top three underway, we spoke to sixth-placed Hamda Al Qubaisi about her chances ahead of the final two rounds.

Hamda Al Qubaisi says she needs to master her Qualifying performances if she is to finish her F1 ACADEMY story with a longed-for victory.
After finishing third last year with four wins to her name, Al Qubaisi’s follow-up campaign has struggled to reach the same heights. The Red Bull Racing star is only driver outside the leading duo of Abbi Pulling and Doriane Pin to have achieved points in every race, yet has only scored one podium.

‘I have the chance to finish in the top three’ – Hamda Al Qubaisi on her season so far and ending her F1 ACADEMY journey on a high

From writing her name into Formula 4 history to the story behind her lucky numbers,, the Emirati racer delves into all you need to know about her. 

Hamda Al Qubaisi is gearing up to go testing on home soil this weekend as F1 ACADEMY heads to the Yas Marina Circuit. The track might be her canvas, but before she can paint it purple, we caught up with the Red Bull Racing driver to ask her some very important questions.

From writing her name into Formula 4 history to the story behind her lucky numbers, the Emirati racer delves into all you need to know about her. 

INTRODUCING HAMDA AL QUBAISI: The Red Bull Racing driver on karting shootouts, backflip skills and special socks

Hamda Al Qubaisi will be sporting a bold new look for Round 5 in Singapore, as her #8 car will be taking to the streets in a fan-designed livery.

Hamda Al Qubaisi will be sporting a bold new look for Round 5 in Singapore, as her #8 Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme car will be taking to the streets in a fan-designed livery.

Red Bull Racing reveal Hamda Al Qubaisi’s special edition REBL CUSTMS livery for Singapore

We caught up with De Heus earlier in the season to find out what’s her favourite sweet treat as well as her favourite memories from karting.

With a little bit of downtime before F1 ACADEMY heads to Singapore, you’ll probably find Emely De Heus hitting a very different kind of track on two wheels instead of four.

INTRODUCING EMELY DE HEUS: The Red Bull Ford driver on mountain biking, chocolate and her racing heroes

Hamda Al Qubaisi is confident that she’s got what it takes to catch up to the leading pack on her return to Zandvoort.

Hamda Al Qubaisi ‘catching up’ as she looks to repeat 2023 Zandvoort race wins

Now in her second season in F1 ACADEMY engineering for Emely De Heus, we sat down with Phelps to delve into all the key questions about her role.

Career Spotlight: Meet Charlotte Phelps, Race Engineer at MP Motorsport

The RB driver reflects on those who have paved the way by climbing up the single-seater ladder and the unique bond of racing alongside her sister.

Sisterly bonds and modern Formula 1 legends: Amna Al Qubaisi’s Racing Idols 

Over the weekend, Hamda Al Qubaisi and Lia Block made their first-ever appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed’s iconic Hillclimb. 

‘A once in a lifetime experience‘ - Hamda Al Qubaisi and Lia Block on making their Goodwood Festival of Speed debuts 

Emely De Heus is full of fighting talk after netting her best results of the 2024 season so far in Barcelona. 

De Heus determined to prove doubters wrong after Barcelona progress 

We caught up with the Red Bull Racing driver throughout Round 3, from the challenges in Free Practice to getting back on the podium in Race 2.

Hamda Al Qubaisi’s Barcelona Weekend Round-Up: Getting into a battle spirit

In honour of International Women in Engineering Day, we spoke to three female engineers who are leading the way for young women in F1 ACADEMY.

'Don’t be afraid to get into motorsport' - Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day

The Red Bull Ford driver is hopeful that her return to the Spanish venue can kickstart her 2024 campaign.

De Heus targets repeat of 2023 upturn as she looks to bounce back with Barcelona victory 

Emely De Heus handed time penalty following Miami Race 2

Amna Al Qubaisi was satisfied to make a return to the points but is believes there’s still more to come as she looks to iron out mistakes in Race 2.

Amna Al Qubaisi says ‘nothing to lose, more to gain’ mentality fuelled points fightback 

Amna Al Qubaisi believes the 2024 F1 ACADEMY calendar's mix of new and more familiar locations has levelled the playing field.

Amna Al Qubaisi says focus is on ‘driving not experience’ as field adapt to 2024 circuits 

Three drivers have been issued penalties following the conclusion of Round 1’s Race in Jeddah.

Pin, Al Qubaisi and Lovinfosse penalised following Jeddah Race 2

After a disappointing Qualifying, Hamda Al Qubaisi was leaving nothing on the table to salvage points from the first race of the weekend. 

‘Nothing to lose’ for Hamda Al Qubaisi in Race 1 points fightback 

Emely De Heus believes all the ingredients are there for success this season as she targets a minimum top five finish in the Drivers’ Standings. 

‘The speed was there’ – Emely De Heus looking to iron out mistakes that held back 2023 form 

Hamda Al Qubaisi is aiming to continue her "expect anything" mentality that brought her success last season.

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