- Who Is Reema Juffali—And What Is Theeba Motorsport?
- Theeba Motorsport’s Edge
- Theeba Motorsport—Major Achievements (2022–2024)
- A Dream Crossing Boundaries
- Social and Global Impact
- Looking Ahead—Ambition for the Future
When Reema Juffali dreamed of being on a racetrack as a girl in Jeddah—at a time when women couldn’t legally drive—nobody could have imagined she would become both Saudi Arabia’s first female racing driver and founder of a pioneering national team. Established in 2022, Theeba Motorsport set out to do more than chase trophies: with a progressive, inclusive vision, it aims to develop Saudi racing talent, promote local engineering, and provide youth pathways from karting to the international GT stage. All under the leadership of a woman who has inspired thousands and given Saudi women and men new dreams on the tarmac.
Who Is Reema Juffali—And What Is Theeba Motorsport?
Born in Jeddah in 1992, Reema made history in 2018 as the first Saudi female professional racing driver, taking to the track only a month after the ban on women driving was lifted.
Her ambition was to create a platform where Saudi drivers and engineers could hone their skills, network internationally, and compete globally.
She launched Theeba Motorsport in 2022 as the first Saudi race team led by a woman, blending education, youth empowerment, and the dream of one day starting Le Mans under the Saudi flag.
Theeba Motorsport’s Edge
Holistic Talent Program: The team develops drivers, engineers, pit crew, and offers roles for women and youth that go far beyond what most global teams provide.
International Competition: Theeba Motorsport has raced in International GT Open and Fanatec GT World Challenge Sprint/Endurance Cups from 2022–2024, regularly fighting for Pro-Am victories.
Le Mans Ambition: A stated goal is to lead a Saudi team to the world’s most prestigious endurance race: the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Female Presence at Every Level: From drivers to techs, to organizers, Theeba is more inclusive than even many Western teams.
Education and Partnerships: Theeba runs workshops, accredited training, school outreach, and awareness projects designed to reshape public perception of motorsport as a career for all Saudis.
Theeba Motorsport—Major Achievements (2022–2024)
A Dream Crossing Boundaries
At a Riyadh school outreach event, a young Saudi girl saw Theeba’s car and asked Reema Juffali, “Could I ever be a racer?”
Reema replied, I never thought I’d be here either, but now I open the door for you and every Saudi girl.
From that moment, a small hope became a plan. And so, one drop of ambition became a current of achievement.
Social and Global Impact
Theeba Motorsport is a symbol of real change—empowering women, and setting a new narrative for Saudi youth in global sport.
It projects Saudi Arabia as open, innovative, and ambitious on the world stage, resetting how the world views MENA in terms of talent and opportunity.
The team is proof that world-class racing, technical training, and educational access can go hand in hand.
Looking Ahead—Ambition for the Future
The goal is to race at Le Mans 24 Hours with a full Saudi line-up.
Plans include building an academy for Saudi racers and technicians, and exporting the model to the broader GCC.
Road safety campaigns and expanded community engagement are at the core of Theeba’s vision—tying world-class racing to social progress.
