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Abu Dhabi, 9 August 2025 : Team Abu Dhabi is proud to announce that Mansoor Al Mansoori will be stepping up as the team’s new driver in the prestigious Formula One Powerboat category.

Following careful internal evaluation, the team has decided to give this opportunity to Mansoor, who is currently one of our official drivers in the Formula 2 category. This move is part of a broader strategy aimed at promoting in-house talent and testing their potential at the highest level of competition.

A similar opportunity was previously offered to Rashid Al Qemzi, who also competes for Team Abu Dhabi in F2. With five world titles to his name, Rashid has established himself as one of the most dominant and consistent drivers in the history of the category. For this reason, the team felt it was important to preserve his leadership role in F2, where his presence remains a key asset to our championship ambitions.

The decision to give Mansoor this chance is a recognition of his commitment and progress, as well as a valuable opportunity to assess how he performs in the F1 category. The team has strong confidence in his capabilities and will be closely supporting his journey.

“Mansoor has shown great determination in F2, and we believe it is the right time to test him in F1. At the same time, keeping Rashid in F2 was a strategic choice – his experience and competitive strength are vital to our continued success in that class.”

With this decision, Team Abu Dhabi reaffirms its commitment to nurturing its drivers and maintaining a strong, competitive presence across all international categories