Hamda Al Qubaisi
Formula racing // Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Hamda Al Qubaisi is an Emirati racing driver breaking records in a male-dominated world. From karting at 12 to joining Red Bull Junior Team, she inspires young women. Key achievements include first woman on Italian F4 podium, 2023 F1 Academy third-place finish, and historic all-women’s FIA F3 test participation.
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Hamda Al Qubaisi is a trailblazing Emirati racing driver who has broken barriers in motorsport, becoming the first woman to score a podium in the Italian F4 Championship while representing her country on international racing circuits.
EARLY YEARS
Born into a family with deep motorsport connections, Hamda is the daughter of Khaled Al Qubaisi, an accomplished Emirati businessman and racer who competed in Porsche Supercup and World Endurance Championship. Despite initial resistance from her father about his daughters entering the male-dominated sport, Hamda began karting at age 12, quickly showing remarkable improvement from being nearly lapped in her first race to winning by the end of her first championship season.
EARLY SUCCESS
In 2015, Hamda entered the world of motorsports and rapidly demonstrated her natural talent. By 2017, she secured a 3rd place finish in the IAME X30 Championships, establishing herself as a promising talent. Her career accelerated in 2019 when she made her debut in Italian F4 with Abu Dhabi Racing by Prema team, competing alongside her sister Amna. The following year proved pivotal as Hamda claimed three victories in the UAE F4 championship and finished 4th overall in the Formula 4 UAE series with six podium finishes.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2017: Achieved 3rd place finish in the IAME X30 Championships.
- 2020: Claimed three victories in the UAE F4 championship and secured six podium finishes, ultimately achieving 4th place in the overall standings.
- 2021: Became the first woman to score a podium at the Italian F4, coming in third place at Misano’s first race of the season.
- 2022: Participated in the historic all-women’s FIA F3 test at Magny-Cours.
- 2023: Overcame a serious injury and surgery to win first place at the F1 Academy’s Round 7 event.
- 2023: Totalled four victories, four additional podiums, and took two pole positions in Zandvoort in the F1 Academy season.
REPUTATION
Hamda has established herself as a formidable competitor and inspirational figure in motorsports, particularly for women in the Middle East. Her resilience was prominently displayed when she returned to racing after suffering a shattered arm in a 2023 UAE Formula 4 accident, defying recovery expectations to secure victory in F1 Academy competition. As one of the pioneering Arab women in professional racing, she has broken barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sport, becoming a role model for aspiring female racers throughout the region and beyond.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
For 2025, Hamda is set to return to Formula 4, having signed with AKCEL GP x PHM Racing to compete in the rebranded F4 Middle East Championship. After representing Red Bull Racing in 2024 and being part of the Red Bull Academy Programme, she aims to leverage her experience to achieve greater success in the upcoming seasons. Her long-term aspirations include continuing to inspire future generations of female motorsport enthusiasts while pushing boundaries at the highest levels of racing.
References:
Interview: Hamda Al Qubaisi is breaking boundaries for Emirati women in motorsport
Amna and Hamda Al Qubaisi: Emirati sisters driving the family’s motor racing legacy into a new era
Hamda Al Qubaisi – Wikipedia
Hamda Al Qubaisi – Speakers Associates
Hamda Al Qubaisi signs with AKCEL GP x PHM Racing for F4 Middle East campaign
Hamda Al Qubaisi believes she had more in her last season as she targets 2024
Meet Hamda Alqubaisi: Emirati F1 Academy Race Winner
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