Former UFC champion Julianna Pena joins Emirati racing driver Amna Al Qubaisi ahead of RAF Abu Dhabi

Dubai: Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Julianna Pena received a taste of high-speed racing as she accompanied Emirati driver Amna Al Qubaisi for a lap around Yas Marina Circuit on Friday, on the eve of her Real American Freestyle (RAF) debut in Abu Dhabi. Pena traded her combat sports experience for a seat in a Porsche 911 GT3 RS, while Al Qubaisi took the wheel for a thrilling ride around the famous Formula One circuit.

The two prominent female athletes from different sports backgrounds shared the spotlight, with Al Qubaisi showcasing her racing prowess and Pena experiencing the G-forces of a top-tier racing car. For Pena, the experience was a dream come true, and it gave her an extra boost of motivation ahead of her RAF bout in the Etihad Arena.

Al Qubaisi, one of the UAE's top female motorsport talents, relished introducing the former UFC champion to the circuit. "It was so much fun having Julianna in the car and showing her what it feels like on the track," she said. "We come from different sports, but we share the same passion for competition and pushing our limits. I’m wishing her all the best for her RAF debut in Abu Dhabi!"