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Maha Mubarak Al Shamsi's Lamborghini Huracan Performante in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Maha Mubarak Al Shamsi and her Lamborghini Huracan Performante in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Al Shamsi also owns a McLaren 675LT, a Bentley Bentayga and a Bentley Mulsanne. Antonie Robertson / The National
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She has previously owned a variety of other cars, including a Nissan GT-R. Antonie Robertson / The National
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In September, she is competing in Supercars Club Arabia's Andelosia rally through Europe. Antonie Robertson / The National
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She will be the first Emirati woman to take part in the event. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Al Shamsi will also be the only female competitor in this year's event. Antonie Robertson / The National
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She will be taking part in her Lamborghini Huracan Performante. Antonie Robertson / The National
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As well as owning a Lamborghini, Al Shamsi is a member of the carmaker's Female Advisory Board. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Her favourite race track in the UAE is Yas Marina Circuit. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Maha Mubarak Al Shamsi's Lamborghini Huracan Performante in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Maha Mubarak Al Shamsi and her Lamborghini Huracan Performante in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Al Shamsi also owns a McLaren 675LT, a Bentley Bentayga and a Bentley Mulsanne. Antonie Robertson / The National
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She has previously owned a variety of other cars, including a Nissan GT-R. Antonie Robertson / The National
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In September, she is competing in Supercars Club Arabia's Andelosia rally through Europe. Antonie Robertson / The National
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She will be the first Emirati woman to take part in the event. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Al Shamsi will also be the only female competitor in this year's event. Antonie Robertson / The National
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She will be taking part in her Lamborghini Huracan Performante. Antonie Robertson / The National
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As well as owning a Lamborghini, Al Shamsi is a member of the carmaker's Female Advisory Board. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Her favourite race track in the UAE is Yas Marina Circuit. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Maha Mubarak Al Shamsi's Lamborghini Huracan Performante in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Meet Maha: the only female competitor in Supercars Club Arabia’s Andelosia race this year
Maha Mubarak Al Shamsi talks to 'The National' about her drive towards becoming a professional racer
Adam Workman
02 August, 2018
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