{
  "id": 14647689,
  "title": "Emirati racer Rashid Al Dhaheri takes major step towards F1 dream with Formula 3 move",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/emirati-racer-rashid-al-dhaheri-takes-major-step-towards-f1-dream-14647689",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T07:54:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/f1/2026/10/15/emirati-racer-rashid-al-dhaheri-takes-major-step-towards-f1-dream-with-formula-3-move/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Emirati racing prodigy Rashid Al Dhaheri has reached a significant milestone in his career as he signs with Dutch team Van Amersfoort Racing for the 2027 FIA Formula 3 season. The 18-year-old, who is currently part of Mercedes' Junior Driver Programme, achieved fourth place in this year's Formula Regional European Championship, cementing his impressive form on the track.\n\nAl Dhaheri expressed his pride at this achievement, stating that it is a major milestone in his journey and his focus now is on preparing for the upcoming season. He emphasized the importance of hard work and improving his performance on and off the track. By signing with Van Amersfoort Racing, Al Dhaheri becomes the second Emirati driver to compete in F3, the other being Keanu Al Azhari who signed with Hitech.\n\nVan Amersfoort Racing team principal Brad Joyce highlighted Al Dhaheri's strong season, noting that the teenager recorded three wins, eight podiums, one pole position and a fastest lap in the championship. The team is looking forward to working with him during post-season tests and preparing for his first F3 season together.",
  "summary": "Emirati racer Rashid Al Dhaheri will compete in FIA Formula 3 in 2027 after signing with Van Amersfoort Racing. The Dutch team announced a deal with the 18-year-old UAE star on Thursday in a move that will see him step up in class after finishing fourth in this year’s Formula Regional European Championship. “I’m very proud to be taking the next step into FIA Formula 3 with Van Amersfoort Racing,”…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Emirati racer Rashid Al Dhaheri takes major step towards F1 dream with Formula 3 move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/emirati-racer-rashid-al-dhaheri-takes-major-step-towards-f1-dream",
        "published": "2026-10-15T07:54:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}