Saudi Arabia's first woman autocross instructor - in pictures

Afnan Almarglani is the driving force in a first for the kingdom

A picture taken June 26, 2022 shows Saudi woman Afnan Almarglani adjusting her helmet in front of her car at Derab circuit in the capital Riyadh. - Almarglani is the first Saudi woman to be certified as an autocross instructor. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

Almarglani is a biomedical engineer and works as a project manager in Saudi Arabia's Health Ministry, 'Arab News' reports. AFP

Almarglani talks to one of her students at Derab circuit. AFP

Almarglani took part in the kingdom’s first women’s autocross championship and came second in the qualifying round. AFP

Almarglani helps a student to adjust her helmet. AFP

The instructor behind the wheel on the race track. AFP

Almarglani tackles the circuit in a Toyota 86. AFP

Her passion for motorsport began as a child, when she was introduced to racing video games. AFP

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