A strong Team UAE have arrived in the Algarve town of Portimao where they are part of 288 champion drivers who will participate in the 2015 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals.
Drivers face a challenging schedule of practice and qualifying sessions, along with several heat races between Tuesday and Friday, which culminate in the Pre-Finals and Grand Finals on Saturday.
The event features all the Rotax MAX champions from more than 50 countries competing for one of the most prestigious titles in international karting.
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Last year, UAE-based Sean Babington won the DD2 World championship title and with it established the country on the role of honour.
Babington is absent, unable to defend his title due to personal reasons.
His place in the squad has been taken by 2009 MAX World Champion Luke Varley.
Abu Dhabi schoolgirl Amna Al Qubaisi makes history by becoming the first female driver for Team UAE at the Grand Finals.
Team UAE Manager Guy Sheffield said: “Our team gets stronger each year, and we are confident of an impressive showing by the drivers who will fly the UAE flag this weekend.”