BIOGRAPHY

Farah Al-Yousef | Racing Driver & Aerospace Engineer

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Farah Al-Yousef is a Saudi racing driver and former aerospace engineering student who advanced from rental karting to single seaters in under a year. After winning the 2022 Female Karting Saudi Championship and moving to United Kingdom to study Aerospace engineering, she gained national recognition and international attention, earning a wildcard entry to the F1 Academy round in Jeddah during the Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix weekend. Known for her systems-oriented approach and technical insight, Farah is among the first Saudi women to reach this level in motorsport. She is also an advocate for neurodiversity and for creating more inclusive pathways into both STEM and racing.