We sit down with Emirati driving sensation Saeed Al Mehairi to find out what makes him tick and which of his many achievements in the sport he is particularly proud of.

Saeed Al Mehairi

Born: March 26, 1987

Nationality: Emirati

Motorsport: GT3 & karting

Team: Skydive Dubai Falcons Racing Team

Car make: Porsche GT3 991

Sponsor: Skydive Dubai, TAG Heuer and Corthay

Years in the sport: Seven

Titles/podiums: Rookie of the Year at 2014 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenges Middle East; finished with five podiums

Favourite childhood memory of sport: Finished my first ever race in third place at the UAE Karting Championship in 2007

Favourite driver/rider growing up: Ayrton Senna

Best driver/biker/karter at the moment: Fernando Alonso

Other sports you have played and to what standard: Rock climbing; qualified for the World X-Games challenge in 2000

Greatest achievement in any sport: Won the World Grand Finals Endurance Kart Race with team Neiva Pro team in the year 2010

If you could be a pro in any sport and why: Triathlon, because it pushes one beyond the human limits

Favourite meal: Pasta or Sushi

Favourite place in the UAE: Dubai