EMILY COTTY & FARAH AL YOUSEF Cap Strong F4 Middle East Campaigns at Lusail

March 2, 2025

by RACERS // from www.racers-behindthehelmet.com

GRRL! SUMMARY:

EMILY COTTY demonstrated her racecraft maturity at Lusail, recovering from P21 to P16 in both Race 2 and 3 after an unfortunate Race 1 crash while running in the top ten. The British driver, completing her first full F4 championship, showed she belongs in the competitive midfield with consistent wheel-to-wheel battles and impressive pace on an unfamiliar circuit. Her season included two rookie podiums and points finishes, proving the F4 Middle East Championship was the perfect development ground.
FARAH AL YOUSEF achieved a breakthrough weekend with her first top-20 finish in single-seaters, crossing the line P19 in Race 1 after post-race penalties promoted her position. The young Saudi driver, making her debut season after stepping up from karting, completed an impressive streak of 13 consecutive races without incidents while steadily reducing her gap to the field at each weekend. Her consistent improvement session-by-session at Lusail showed the learning-focused approach is paying dividends.
Both drivers benefited from the F4 Middle East Championship’s role as a development series featuring top F4 talent preparing for their main campaigns. Racing at Qatar’s prestigious Lusail International Circuit alongside the World Endurance Championship provided maximum exposure, with COTTY adapting quickly to the new track and AL YOUSEF showing her most competitive pace of the season. The championship proved its value as a stepping stone for young drivers building their single-seater foundation.