Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam Fairooz has reached a significant milestone in marine motorsport by surpassing the world speed record in the Formula 4 powerboat category. During an official attempt at Lake Songe in Norway, she achieved a top speed of 129 km/h, successfully eclipsing the previous benchmark of 128.7 km/h set by British racer John Brewer over a one-kilometre distance.
This achievement, which marks the first time an Emirati female racer has claimed such a title in the history of the sport, follows a rigorous three-week technical training program. Throughout this preparation period, Abdulsalam focused on refining her performance and gradually increasing her speed to meet the target requirements.
The successful run serves as a major boost for the Emirati athlete as she prepares for her upcoming international competition in the United Kingdom this November. Her performance highlights the growing capabilities of Emirati marine sports and demonstrates the competitive strength of women on the global stage.
Relevant international authorities and federations are now overseeing the necessary certification procedures to officially register the new record under Abdulsalam’s name. This formal process will finalize the recognition of her performance, cementing her place in the record books for her record-breaking display on the Norwegian waters.
