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Nabila is a third-generation rally driver, following her grandfather and father in the sport. As the only Asian female rally driver in Europe, she started racing at 15, quickly honing her skills and gaining experience for her first competition.

Prior too jumping into a rally car, Nabila moved to Florida for high school, later earning a degree in International Business, Entrepreneurship, and International Relations from American Universityā€™s Kogod School of Business in 2014.

In 2015, Nabila competed in her first rally and earned the necessary license for national-level events. The following year, she moved up to the British Rally Championship Cadet Cup, racing a Ford Fiesta R2. By 2017, she became Ladies Champion, securing her first podium and debuting at the World Rally Championship in Wales.

The 2018 season, Nabila expanded her experience by competing in the Peugeot Sport Iberica Cup in Spain and Portugal, while defending her Ladies title in the British Rally Championship. Despite her limited experience, she retained her title and earned a class podium in Portugal. She was named Essex TV Sportsperson of the Year and Peugeot Rally Cup Iberica Ladies Champion. In 2019, she joined the FIA European Rally Championship Junior series and was nominated for the Asian Women’s Awards Sports Award.

2020 was a tricky year, Nabila aimed to compete in the British Championship with the Proton Iriz R5, but the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted her plans. She earned her real estate license and continued racing in Portugal, finishing third in the R2 and You Challenge at Rally Alto Tamega.

2021 saw a small career shift, as Nabila ventured into stunt driving, working as a double for Priyanka Chopra in Citadel. She also debuted the Proton Iriz R5 in international events, including the ERC and Michelin Cup. Unfortunately, an accident at Rally Poland aggravated an eye injury, sidelining her for the year.

During her recovery, Nabila transitioned into new avenues away from competing. She also became a part of Ā Unlocked Programme with the Womenā€™s Sports Trust. She stayed connected to motorsport by advocating for diversity and inclusion, collaborating with organisations like Kyniska Advocacy. While sidelined from racing, she moved to Florida, pursued a real estate career, and became a mentor with the True Athlete Project.

Mentoring young athletes has fuelled Nabila’s passion for helping others progress in both sport and life. Inspired by this, she has received EMCC global accreditation at the practitioner level to better support others in achieving their goals and navigating new opportunities, which will see her moving into the athlete development space.

Notable AchievementsĀ 

2016 & 2017

  • Circuit of Ireland ā€“ 4th JBRC, 1st European Ladies Championship, 16th overall BRC
  • Nicky Grist Stages – 2nd BRC Cadet, 1st BRC Ladies Championship, 15th Overall
  • Prestone MSA BRC Great Britain Ladies Champion 2017

2018

  • Vodafone Rally de Portugal 3rd in class, 7th overall Portuguese National
  • British Ladies Rally Champion
  • Peugeot Sport Iberica Ladies Champion
  • Essex TV – Sports person of the year

2019

  • Asian Women Awards – Sport Award Finalist

2020

  • Rally do Alta Tamega – 3rd in class

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