Laura Villars
Formula racing // Geneve, Switzerland
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Laura Villars is a professional racing driver breaking barriers in motorsport and inspiring young female drivers. Her journey from business graduate to racing talent showcases her passion and resilience.
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Laura Villars is a trailblazing female racer who has quickly made her mark in motorsports, competing in prestigious series including F4 UAE, F4 Saudi Arabian championship, and Ferrari Challenge Europe.
EARLY YEARS
Laura’s passion for racing ignited at age 14, setting her on a path that would eventually lead to a professional career. While pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management, she maintained her connection to motorsports, eventually transitioning to full-time racing by age 25.
EARLY SUCCESS
Villars secured a commendable fifth place out of 14 drivers in the Ultimate Cup Series championship in regional F3 in France, earning her racing license. Her early career in F4 was particularly impressive, scoring three top-five finishes in the series, including her first at Estoril, Portugal, and two more at Magny-Cours, accumulating 203 points in the F3R classification during her first full year of competitions.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2023: Participated in the F4 UAE championship and scored three top-five finishes in the F3R classification[2].
- 2023: Entered the F4 Saudi Arabian championship, claiming six top-10 finishes and securing a personal best of fifth at the Jeddah Corniche street circuit[1].
- 2023: Competed in the Ultimate Cup Monoplace Challenge in the Formula Regional class[1].
- 2024: Made her GT racing debut at the Ferrari Challenge Europe series in Mugello, securing a solid top-10 finish in race 2[1].
- 2024: Battled in the top five in class at the second round of the Ferrari Challenge Europe championship at Balaton Park[1].
- 2024: Classified 10th in the Trofeo Pirelli AM Europe series with 6 points overall[4].
REPUTATION
Laura has established herself as a determined competitor known for breaking barriers in the male-dominated racing industry. Beyond her on-track accomplishments, she is recognized for her advocacy for diversity and inclusion in motorsports, using her platform to inspire young girls to pursue careers in racing. Her partnership with TheArsenale in 2024 further underscores her commitment to fostering talent and promoting women in the sport.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Villars aims to make a lasting impact on motorsport by continuing to break gender barriers and inspiring a new generation of female drivers. She intends to use her growing platform to advocate for an industry where talent and passion, rather than gender, are the determining factors in racing success.
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Laura Villars Sets Objectives: Overcoming Fear and Maximizing Personal Potential
F4 UAE: Four Women On The Grid At Abu Dhabi Trophy Round
Speed and Dreams: Laura Villars in her F4 Saudi Season
Ferrari Challenge EU 2024 Results
Visionary Leadership Can Drive Global Change in Motorsports: A Look Into Laura Villars’ Worldwide Circuit
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