r/formula1 • u/Amnalqubaisi Amna Al Qubaisi ✅ • Jul 28 '20
AMA Hi Reddit, I’m Amna Al Qubaisi, F3 Driver. AMA!
Amna Al Qubaisi is the first female arab to compete in F4 Italy. She was also the first female to Win an F4 race and the GCC Young driver’s academy program and the UAE RMC Max Championship. Amna will be competing in F3 this year and her hope and aim is to reach F1. She is also featured in the new documentary BEYOND DRIVEN, out now!
See where you can watch BEYOND DRIVEN here: https://love-entertainment.com/beyond-driven
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Jul 28 '20
I recently saw a video of a man who got to try out a formula 1 car, and his impression was that even when breaking the hardest he could while in standstill, he was still only applying around 75 % breaking power and during the race 40% only.
https://youtu.be/BE7mgfwd6M8 Minute 6.10 and around 9.30
So my question is, how is that compared to F4 and F3? And excuse me for this question, but as a woman, do you think it will be hard for you to be able to apply and reach the breaking power needed to be competitive.
Its just my dream to drive an F1 car but I feel like I'm waaay to weak to be able to hit the breaking pressure.
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Jul 28 '20
What are your thoughts on the W series and would you like to compete in it?
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u/ivi-24 Jul 28 '20
I'm amazed you replied every single question and actually giving full answers instead of a generic one line sentence. That's how a fanbase is made.
I don't usually watch F3, but next time I do I will cheer for you. Have a good day!
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u/flipjj Jul 28 '20
Thank you for doing this!
What did you change in your preparation (both physical and mental) when you transitioned from karts to open wheel? And how did it feel to win an F4 race?
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Jul 28 '20
How was the Formula E test? Was it more special because of what it represented re women being allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia?
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u/MarrGuitar Jul 28 '20
Hi! Thanks for being here
My question is: do you play any racing sims/racing games in your free time, and if so do you think that helps with racing in real life
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u/Sky_Tube Jul 28 '20
How and when did you start in Motorsport?
The classic karting route?
Also have you driven anything faster than a F3 car yet? Good luck in the coming season
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u/MikeButtonfan96 Jul 28 '20
Hi, thanks for the AMA. What are your favourite and worst circuits?
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u/letsavenge Jul 28 '20
I'm probably too late to get a question answered but I don't lose nothing trying.
Being a woman myself, I shared that same motorsports passion with you, however I wasn't lucky enough to even give it a try. So I now follow as many female racing drivers, to give them support in their career so they can reach their dreams, which I never could. So my question is: Is it a problem that you might be constantly reminded that you are one of the few who gets to represent our gender? Would you rather not have that pressure added up or you feel more empowered considering the amount of people you represent?
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u/TotoRosso_Africa Jul 28 '20
Hello, Amna! I hope you're doing well. My question is: do you think Formula 1 is going the right direction by implementing budget restrictions and trying to unify the mechanical/aero side of the cars? Or should it to a larger degree, remain a sport where manufacturers win when they come up with best solutions?