Saudi Arabia's first female racing driver Reema Juffali appointed an ambassador for the country's inaugural Formula One Grand Prix in Jeddah this week, organizers said on Monday.
The 29-year-old, who competed in the British Formula Three championship this year; will be one of the first to drive a lap of the street circuit along the shores of the Red Sea.
She will also take part in a track shakedown of a 1979 Williams Formula One car; which carried sponsorship for national airline Saudia.
"I'm really looking forward to taking part in the activities over the race weekend; and I hope that my story and journey can provide some inspiration to anyone thinking of following their dream," she said in a statement.
Saudi Arabia lifted a ban on women driving in 2018; and Juffali became the first Saudi female license holder to compete in a series that same year.
Sunday's Formula One race will be the third of four in the Middle East this season; and could also be a title decider.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen leads Mercedes' seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton by eight points ahead of the penultimate round.