Rashid Al Dhaheri

FIA Formula 3 | #0

Nationality Emirati

Date Of Birth 08/04/2008

Rashid Al Dhaheri began racing in the UAE before moving to Europe, where he became a leading young karting driver. He won the Dubai O Plate Championship five times and secured titles in the WSK Super Master Series and WSK Euro Series. In 2023, he moved into single-seaters, competing in several Formula 4 championships and gaining international experience. In 2024, he continued in F4, taking two UAE wins and finishing fourth in the championship.

In 2025, Rashid stepped up to Formula Regional and joined the Mercedes-AMG F1 Junior Programme as its first Middle Eastern driver. In 2026, He became the first Emirati to win a Formula Regional race. He claimed three wins and four podiums in the Formula Regional Middle East Trophy, claiming the Vice Championship, and also won races in the European championship, including at Monza. For 2027, he joins Van Amersfoort Racing in FIA Formula 3.

Highlights

• 2023 – Third in the Macau Formula 4 Race
• 2024 – Multiple wins and podiums in Formula 4
• 2025 – Joined the Mercedes-AMG F1 Junior Team
• 2026 – Formula Regional Middle East Trophy Vice Champion and fourth in FREC, with six wins and 12 podiums across both series
• 2027 - Steps up to FIA Formula 3 with VAR