Yas Heat launches initiative to discover young motor racing talent

via WAM

Yas Heat Racing Academy, part of Yas Marina Circuit, has launched a new national initiative named "Al Sabq" that aims to discover and develop the next generation of Emirati motorsport talent.

Boys and girls aged 5 to 6 will have the opportunity to showcase their skills on May 10th at Yas Kart Zone, with the final day of registration for the event on May 7th.

Three participants will then be selected to receive a fully subsidized seat in the local Bambino Championship and join the Yas Heat Academy Driver Development Program.

The program includes a full day of technical and physical assessments, including time trials, fitness challenges, and an assessment of on-track leadership skills.


Ali Al Bishr, General Manager of Yas Marina Circuit, emphasized that the initiative is a step in the efforts to strengthen the UAE's presence in the global motorsports scene.

He said that the "Sabaq" initiative is an extension of the Academy's vision to build a new generation of local champions in single-seater racing by investing in emerging talent and honing their skills within a professional environment.


The Yas Heat Racing Academy is a prominent platform for supporting and developing Emirati drivers, and has produced a number of prominent international figures, most notably Keanu Al Azhari, currently competing in the GB3 Championship; Hamda Al Qubaisi, who has achieved outstanding achievements within the Formula 1 Academy; and Rashid Al Dhaheri, who competes in the European Formula Regional Championship.

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