AMNA & HAMDA AL QUBAISI Close Debut Ligier Season with Portimao Heroics

October 22, 2025

• The Emirati sisters proved they belong at the front, with HAMDA AL QUBAISI missing pole by just a tenth and showing she could match the pace of seasoned prototype racers. After being shuffled back at the start of race one, she was actually lapping faster than the race leader before a technical issue forced retirement – talk about what could have been.
• Race two showcased exactly why these two have become fan favorites in their debut season. AMNA AL QUBAISI delivered a masterclass in racecraft during her opening stint, trading positions in wheel-to-wheel battles and pulling off stunning overtakes, including a brilliant move around the outside of turn one that had us all holding our breath.
• HAMDA AL QUBAISI’s closing stint was pure poetry in motion – she was consistently the fastest driver on track, matching the race leader’s pace while carving through the field with surgical precision. Her personal best lap while chasing down second place proved these sisters have the speed to challenge anyone when everything clicks together.
• Sure, a post-race penalty dropped them from a deserved second to seventh, but let’s be real – this debut season has been about proving they can compete at this level, and mission accomplished. Three podiums, consistent points finishes, and performances like this show the Al Qubaisi sisters are here to stay in prototype racing.

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