AMNA AL QUBAISI Secures Consecutive Top Tens at Fuji in Porsche Cup Asia

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May 13, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • AMNA AL QUBAISI secured consecutive 10th-place finishes at Fuji, equaling her career-best result in her rookie Porsche Carrera Cup Asia campaign against a competitive 30-car field at the iconic Japanese circuit.
  • The Emirati driver demonstrated strong pace throughout practice and qualifying, posting eighth in Pro class during Q2 with a 1:41.501 lap despite traffic complications on her Fuji debut.
  • Race 1 saw AL QUBAISI navigate opening-lap chaos cleanly, defend against Seth Gilmore’s pressure, and maintain ninth in Pro class before post-race penalties promoted her to ninth overall.
  • Sunday’s Race 2 brought renewed midfield pressure from Joshua Berry, but AL QUBAISI held position through safety car restarts, benefiting from Liu Wei and Seth Gilmore penalties to secure 10th overall.
  • First Arab woman in Porsche Talent Pool Asia now sits 10th in championship standings with 32 points, having previously won in F1 Academy and scored LES podiums with sister HAMDA AL QUBAISI.

UPCOMING:

  • Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Round 4 – Bangsaen Street Circuit, Thailand – July 4-5, 2026

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RACERS originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com