STEPHANIE HOBEIKA Scores Podium in Radical Club Challenge Debut at Brands Hatch

April 9, 2025

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STEPHANIE HOBEIKA made an outstanding circuit racing debut at Brands Hatch, securing a Class C podium in the Radical Club Challenge Championship just three months after suffering a spinal fracture in a karting accident. The Lebanese driver’s remarkable comeback story exemplifies the resilience we love to see, stepping up from karting to tackle multi-class racing for the first time and proving she belongs on track with seasoned competitors.
Despite mechanical failure forcing her retirement from race one while charging toward a podium position, HOBEIKA bounced back brilliantly in race two. She executed a crucial overtake on experienced rival Vikram Sudera and managed traffic expertly during safety car periods, showcasing racecraft that belied her inexperience. Her ability to set personal best times under pressure while battling for position demonstrates exactly the kind of competitive fire that makes great racers.
HOBEIKA’s journey to this debut traces through her Formula Woman Middle East bootcamp victory in 2024, which earned her a spot at the upcoming Formula Woman Nations Cup in Dubai. Her Radical test sessions at Dubai Autodrome sparked this transition to circuit racing, proving that talent development programs can create genuine pathways for women to advance. With the Nations Cup event approaching in May, we’re watching a rising star who’s already establishing herself as a trailblazer for Lebanese female motorsport.