Formula 1: Rashid Al-Zahiri joins the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team
The Mercedes-AMG Petronas team has announced the inclusion of OAA driver Rashid Al-Zahiri in their Junior category, making him the first driver from the Middle East selected for this prestigious initiative to develop Formula 1 racing.
Al-Zahiri's selection represents an important moment in his successful career, marked by numerous international achievements. His talent and determination have been evident throughout his journey in karting and among young racers.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas has followed his progress and development, and based on this, welcomed him into the Junior Formula 1 program. The team will support his development, utilizing their extensive experience to provide Al-Zahiri the opportunity to accelerate his professional career.
Rashid expressed pride in joining the Mercedes-AMG Junior team and noted that this has been his dream, thanking the team director Toto Wolff and the members of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team for their trust and unique opportunity given to him.
He promised to apply maximum effort to extract the utmost advantage, emphasizing his intention to work with world-class experts of the team and learn from them, whose long experience is genuinely recognized by everyone.
The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Junior Drivers program is aimed at developing young talents in racing, combining contemporary conditions, technical experience, and automotive sport.
