We sit down with Emirati driving sensation Saeed Al Mehairi to find out what makes him tick and which of his many achievements in the sport he is particularly proud of.
Saeed Al Mehairi
Born: March 26, 1987
Nationality: Emirati
Motorsport: GT3 & karting
Team: Skydive Dubai Falcons Racing Team
Car make: Porsche GT3 991
Sponsor: Skydive Dubai, TAG Heuer and Corthay
Years in the sport: Seven
Titles/podiums: Rookie of the Year at 2014 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenges Middle East; finished with five podiums
Favourite childhood memory of sport: Finished my first ever race in third place at the UAE Karting Championship in 2007
Favourite driver/rider growing up: Ayrton Senna
Best driver/biker/karter at the moment: Fernando Alonso
Other sports you have played and to what standard: Rock climbing; qualified for the World X-Games challenge in 2000
Greatest achievement in any sport: Won the World Grand Finals Endurance Kart Race with team Neiva Pro team in the year 2010
If you could be a pro in any sport and why: Triathlon, because it pushes one beyond the human limits
Favourite meal: Pasta or Sushi
Favourite place in the UAE: Dubai