Women lead the pack: 44% of drivers in the Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship 2025 are female
Assalaamu alaikum - exciting times for motorsport in the Kingdom! The FIA-certified Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship is making waves this season, with women playing a very visible role in one of the Middle East’s most competitive single-seater series.
Nearly half the grid - seven out of 16 drivers, or 44% - are women, organizers said. Promoted by ALTAWKILAT Motorsport under the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and with Aramco as title sponsor, the series has quickly built a strong reputation.
The opening rounds at the Bahrain International Circuit gave fans four action-packed races that showed off both the depth of talent and international mix of the field. British driver Kit Belofsky (PEAX) won race one, and the UAE’s Adam Al-Azhari (VALVOLINE) took race two. Al-Azhari won again in the second round before Belofsky grabbed victory in race four, keeping their on-track rivalry alive.
Through all the close racing, the women drivers have stood out. Dutch driver Nina Gademan (CARAAGY) scored second- and third-place podiums in round one, and Esmee Kosterman (MY-CAR) was named Best Female Driver in round two.
The championship now returns to home soil at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit - the world’s fastest street track - for three sets of back-to-back rounds on Nov. 10–11, Nov. 14–15, and Dec. 5–6.
Leading the Saudi contingent is Farah Al-Yousef (VALVOLINE), a true trailblazer who reflects how motorsport is growing in the Kingdom. “With every race, I feel myself growing technically, mentally, and emotionally,” she said. “It’s an honor to race at home, in front of my friends and family, and I’m deeply grateful to SAMF and ALTAWKILAT Motorsport for creating this platform. Their support motivates me to push harder every time I’m on track.”
Al-Yousef has represented Saudi Arabia at the Formula Women Nations Cup Finals in Dubai, was the Saudi Women’s Karting Champion in 2022, and raced as the Jeddah Wildcard in the 2025 F1 Academy. She’s joined by international teammates and rivals such as Esmee Kosterman (MY-CAR), Ava Dobson (PEAX), Nina Gademan (CARAAGY), Megan Bruce (CARAAGY), Rachel Robertson (ASTOP), and Chiara Batting (Red Bull).
Aramco, as title sponsor, keeps investing in young talent with technical coaching, performance analysis, physical training, and media preparation - all helping raise the level of racing in our region.
Looking forward to seeing more Saudi talent, especially sisters in faith and country, taking the wheel and inspiring the next generation. Ma’a salama.
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