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Eva Dorrestijn is a Dutch karting prodigy who’s been turning heads—and beating boys—since she was barely old enough to reach the pedals, earning backing from the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission before she turned sixteen.

EARLY YEARS

Born on July 8, 2009, in Hengelo, Netherlands, Eva discovered karting at an age when most kids are still figuring out their times tables. By the time she was eleven, she’d been racing for just two and a half years but was already leaving most of the boys in her dust. Her whole family commits to the cause—parents and even the family dog show up at every race, creating a tight-knit support system that’s learning the sport alongside her. When Dutch winter killed track grip, they didn’t complain; they packed up and headed to Valencia for a proper week of testing. That’s the Dorrestijn way: if conditions aren’t right, change the conditions.

OTHER INTERESTS

Research didn’t provide information about Eva’s interests outside of racing.

EARLY SUCCESS

Eva’s trajectory through karting reads like a masterclass in determination. After cutting her teeth in the IAME Mini class, she jumped into the GK4 Kart series in 2021 and missed winning by a single point—the kind of near-miss that would crush some drivers. Not Eva. She came back in 2022 as a rookie in the category and claimed the championship title, proving that sometimes you need to lose by an inch to learn how to win by a mile. That victory wasn’t just satisfying; it was a statement. By thirteen, she was already a known quantity in Hengelo, racking up trophies and making local news for her relentless work ethic and undeniable talent.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2022: Won GK4 Kart series championship as a rookie[1].
• 2023: Became a finalist in the FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars programme[2].
• 2023: Finished as best female driver in IAME Series Benelux[3].
• 2024: Finished 7th overall in IAME Series Benelux standings out of approximately 100 classified drivers[4].
• 2024: Finished as best female driver in IAME Series Benelux for the second consecutive year[5].
• 2024: Placed 3rd in the Ladies Cup at Le Mans[6].
• 2025: Selected to represent the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission in the inaugural FIA Karting Senior Academy Trophy[7].

INSPIRATIONS

Research didn’t provide information about Eva’s specific inspirations or role models.

REPUTATION

Eva has built a reputation as one of the most consistent drivers in her class—her race pace and lap times hold steady when others falter. She’s self-aware enough to admit that qualifying sometimes trips her up, but once the actual racing starts, she’s a force. That consistency caught the attention of people who matter: at thirteen, she became one of the FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars finalists, a recognition that put her on the international radar. The FIA Women in Motorsport Commission saw enough promise to throw their support behind her for the 2025 season, a vote of confidence that speaks volumes. She’s known for making smart racecraft decisions and for beating not just the girls, but the boys too—which, let’s be honest, is still the standard that gets you noticed in this sport.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

In 2025, Eva is competing in the brand-new FIA Karting Senior Academy Trophy as the representative for the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission, racing in the senior age group (14-16 years old). The programme launched this season specifically to develop the next generation of female karting talent, and Eva’s one of the faces leading the charge. She’s also participated in F1 Academy rookie testing, sampling six hours of single-seater running and showing she’s serious about progressing beyond karts. The goal is clear: keep climbing, keep proving herself, and keep making it impossible for anyone to ignore what she’s capable of.

REFERENCES

[1] Meet Eva Dorrestijn – FIA Karting
[2] FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars – Wikipedia
[3] Meet Eva Dorrestijn – Kartcom
[4] Meet Eva Dorrestijn – Kartcom
[5] Meet Eva Dorrestijn – FIA Karting
[6] Meet Eva Dorrestijn – FIA Karting
[7] Meet Eva Dorrestijn – Kartcom
Hengelo’s karttalent Eva Dorrestijn timmert aan de weg – YouTube
Hengelose karter Eva Dorrestijn – 1Twente
FIA-commissie gaat Nederlands karttalent Eva Dorrestijn steunen – Formule1.nl
Rising Stars Profile Vol.17 – Jure Portelli & Eva Dorrestijn – Paddock Sorority
FIA WIM nominates Girls on Track Senior and Junior finalists – Racers Behind the Helmet
FIA Women in Motor Sport Commission supports next generation female karting talent – FIA Karting
F1 Academy holds two days of in-season testing along with a landmark 18-driver rookie test – Females in Motorsport
Eva Dorrestijn verslaat meisjes én jongens in haar kart – 1Twente