
Al Qemzi Sets Early Pace in Portugal
Team Abu Dhabi driver in confident mood as he looks to clinch F2 world title
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 15 September, 2019: T eam Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi produced more of the form which has seen him dominate the 2019 UIM F2 World Championship today in the countdown to the Grand Prix of Portugal.
The Emirati driver, who is looking to secure his second F2 world title in three years with a third victory of the season in Ribadouro, set the early pace in official practice on the Albufeira da Pala reservoir course.
His time of 46.16 was the fastest of the 21 challengers when he retired early from the session, and while Norway’s Tobias Munthe-Kaas produced a late surge to clock a best lap of 46.03, Al Qemzi was in a confident mood as he prepared to chase a fourth successive pole position.
He was faster than each of the five drivers who have a mathematical chance of catching him in the title race, including his closest challenger, Dutchman Ferdinand Zandbergen, who trails by 30pts and was down in 13th place in official practice in 48.03.
Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Tayer (47.93) was 12th fastest in the session, with the three stage qualifying series to follow for the Grand Prix of Portugal starting at 3.45pm local time tomorrow.
ShareHome >> Events, Entertainment and Exhibitions Section
NHRI Organizes Ninth Knowledge Lab on Workers' Rights
Mercato Wows Visitors with Circus Spectacles, Iconic Slide, and Weekly Cash Prizes This DSS!
RTA Calls on Motorists to Perform Routine Vehicle Checks and Servicing
Dubai Municipality launches ‘Future Talents' programme to train 200 students in future skills
Cigna Healthcare Becomes First Health Partner for UAE Startup Ecosystem Ignyte
FDF hosts dialogue forum to showcase services in Al Khatim
Dubai Open Tennis Academies Championship Concludes with Resounding Success
UAEREP's 12th Rain Enhancement Hub Webinar Session Explores Eco-Friendly Cloud Seeding Technologies
DSS 2025 Unveils AED 20 Million In Prizes With Citywide Raffles and Retail Promotions
Emirates SkyCargo doubles down on providing exceptional customer experience
The Emirates A350 begins regular operations to Muscat
Zoho Strengthens Support for UAE's Tech Sector By Partnering with DART
Dubai Launches Landmark Initiative Further Enabling First-Time Homeownership
SalamAir Releases 2nd Quarter (Q2) On-Time Performance Data
'School of Life' Brings a Summer of Enriching Experiences to Public Libraries