HAMDA & AMNA AL QUBAISI Score First Pole Position, Career-Best P2 at Silverstone

September 15, 2025

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The Emirati sisters delivered a masterclass weekend at Silverstone, with HAMDA AL QUBAISI securing their first pole position in the Ligier European Series while AMNA AL QUBAISI qualified fourth. Their pace was undeniable on the high-speed British circuit, which Hamda declared her new favorite track after adapting quickly to its technical demands despite never racing there before.
Race 1 showed their speed but cruel luck when a rear tire puncture dropped AMNA out of podium contention despite running brilliantly in the top five. The sisters fought back to 11th, but their pace was clear—they were lapping over two seconds faster than cars ahead, setting up anticipation for Race 2 from pole position.
Race 2 delivered the goods as HAMDA led her stint with authority, making a decisive move for the lead on Lap 10 before handing over to AMNA. The younger sister held second when rain brought out the red flag, securing their career-best finish and third podium of their rookie sportscar season—proving these former F1 Academy winners are adapting brilliantly to endurance racing.
The 18-point haul rockets them to third in the championship with 98 points and one round remaining. After stepping up from Formula 4 and F1 Academy success, the AL QUBAISI sisters are showing that their transition to the Ligier European Series—the gateway to elite endurance racing—is paying dividends as they eye their first series victory.