Farah Alyousef, a 22-year-old rising motorsport star from Riyadh, is making waves in single-seater motor racing. Next April, she will race on the same track as Formula 1 legends like Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, and George Russell during the Formula 1 World Championship in Jeddah.
Farah has been chosen as the ‘Wild Card’ entry for the F1 Academy’s support race at the 2025 Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, set to take place from April 18-20 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
Competing on a Global Stage
Farah will take part in the all-female F1 Academy races, where she’ll face off against experienced drivers from across the globe. This opportunity follows her recent success at the Formula Woman World Qualifiers in Dubai, where she competed against 50 women from 26 countries. The qualifiers were a stepping stone to the FW Nations Cup Festival, which will happen shortly after the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Balancing Studies and Motorsport
Currently studying Aerospace Engineering in the UK, Farah is now focusing on building her motorsport career. Leading up to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, she will be training rigorously, testing, and racing Formula 4 single-seater cars to gain more experience for April’s prestigious race.
Representing Saudi Arabia on the Track
Expressing her excitement, Farah shared:
“I’m delighted and so proud to represent my country as the Wild Card entry for the GP and to be the only Saudi Arabian entry for both The GP and The FW Nations Cup. I am so grateful to Saudi Motorsport for their support and training. I can’t wait to start testing again and look forward to exploring the amazing Jeddah Corniche track.”
Farah’s journey is not just a personal milestone but also a proud moment for Saudi Arabia, as she represents her nation on an international stage.
