n an exciting development for women in motorsport, Qatari racing driver Nuha Khogali is set to represent Qatar on the global stage, as she competes in the FW Nations Cup World Qualifiers, paving the way for aspiring female drivers worldwide.
By reaching the Formula Woman Nations Cup showcase event in Nuha is potentially on the verge of making the FW Nations Cup Festival in May 2025.
The Formula Woman initiative aims to discover, nurture and develop female motorsport talent. Those present at the Nations Cup have made it through to what is effectively a semi-final, from a global community of more than 10,000 participants from over 90different countries around the world. Anyone of these could have had the chance to be there but Nuha has proved that she has much of what it takes, across a variety of skills and qualities, to be in the shake up.
Formula Woman tests those taking part in the following areas: mental agility, physical agility and fitness, media and partner handling skills, commercial knowledge, a degree of technical and mechanical sympathy and, of course, most importantly, the necessary level of driving skill and the potential to be a winner.
The FW scheme has grown year on year, from a largely national competition to a truly global affair, with representatives all over the world, including, Mainland Europe, North, Central and South America, Canada, the Middle East, the Caribbean. various parts of Asia, Australasia and, of course, it has its headquarters in the UK, arguably the heart of world motorsport.
The cars that will form the critical driving aspect of the event at the famous Dubai Autodrome will be the Radical SR3 sports racing car. These pretty but purposeful bespoke race cars run on full racing slick tyres with their 1500cc engines, which will propel the cars from a standing start to 60 MPH in something under/around four seconds with a top speed of more than 160 MPH. The Radical company, which is based at Donington Park race circuit and has a factory in Peterborough, is the second largest constructor of purpose-built race cars in the world. They have both national and world championships and any one of the competing women who can fully get to grips with a Radical could, like many Radical graduates, end up competing at the highest levels of motorsport, such as the European and World Endurance Championships and the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours.
Formula Woman is the brainchild of former race driver and F1 team commercial director, Graeme Glew. “We keep a close eye on everyone who gets through the initial stages of Formula Woman, and I am delighted that Nuha Khogali has made it to Dubai. It is going to be a big test for everyone who has made the event, but Nuha comes into a level playing field situation, with every chance of making it through to the finals next year, if she can prove to us that she has what it takes to progress there.”
Editors’ notes:
Full name: Nuha Khogali
Homes: Born in the USA and now living in Qatar
Nuha’s journey into motorsports began during her childhood in the USA with hours spent playing football, basketball and toy cars with her brother.
In time, her passion grew into a deeper connection with cars. She attended car meets, working at a mechanic service centre, and generally learning about cars in greater depth.
She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Business with a Bachelor’s in Finance and Economics.
Her family resides in Qatar, and it now feels very much like home. She is very proud to represent Qatar in the Formula Woman Nation’s Cup and continues to train with the Qatar Motorsports Academy for karting.
Formula Woman pre-qualifying and practice sessions will be held next week at the Dubai Autodrome, UAE, leading up to the FW Nations Cup Festival from May 1st – 4th 2025.
Formula Woman (FW) is currently producing a documentary-style TV series following women in motorsport over the past three years gearing up for the first FW Nations Cup Festival next year.
Nuha’s journey to the FW Nations Cup exemplifies Qatar’s growing presence in global motorsport and highlights the exciting future for women drivers on the world stage.
Sponsorship opportunities are available with Nuha Khogali personally, as well as for the FW Nations Cup Festival.
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