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.

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