First Saudi Woman Autocross Instructor - in pictures

  • Afnan Almarglani, the first Saudi woman to be certified as an autocross instructor, adjusts her helmet next to her car at Derab circuit, in Riyadh. AFP
    Afnan Almarglani, the first Saudi woman to be certified as an autocross instructor, adjusts her helmet next to her car at Derab circuit, in Riyadh. AFP
  • Almarglani is a biomedical engineer and works as a project manager in Saudi Arabia's Health Ministry, 'Arab News' reports. AFP
    Almarglani is a biomedical engineer and works as a project manager in Saudi Arabia's Health Ministry, 'Arab News' reports. AFP
  • Almarglani talks to one of her students at Derab circuit. AFP
    Almarglani talks to one of her students at Derab circuit. AFP
  • Almarglani took part in the kingdom’s first women’s autocross championship and came second in the qualifying round. AFP
    Almarglani took part in the kingdom’s first women’s autocross championship and came second in the qualifying round. AFP
  • Almarglani helps a student to adjust her helmet. AFP
    Almarglani helps a student to adjust her helmet. AFP
  • The instructor behind the wheel on the race track. AFP
    The instructor behind the wheel on the race track. AFP
  • Almarglani tackles the circuit in a Toyota 86. AFP
    Almarglani tackles the circuit in a Toyota 86. AFP
  • Her passion for motorsport began as a child, when she was introduced to racing video games. AFP
    Her passion for motorsport began as a child, when she was introduced to racing video games. AFP