Lilou Wadoux
WEC racing // Amiens, France
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Lilou Wadoux, born in Amiens in 2001, is a French motorsports racer and Ferrari Competizioni GT’s first female official driver, rising through various championships in just six seasons.
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Lilou Wadoux has made history as Ferrari Competizioni GT’s first female official driver, rapidly ascending through motorsport ranks with impressive performances in endurance racing and GT competitions.
EARLY YEARS
Born on April 10, 2001, in Amiens, France, Lilou’s fascination with motorsport began in childhood, encouraged by her family and particularly influenced by her father who had participated in rallies. Before fully committing to racing, she was involved in tennis, but eventually transitioned to karting where her natural talent quickly became apparent.
EARLY SUCCESS
After establishing her fundamentals in karting, Wadoux moved to the French F4 Championship in 2019 where she demonstrated remarkable consistency. Her career gained significant momentum in 2020 when she joined the Alpine Elf Europa Cup, earning several top-ten finishes despite being one of the youngest drivers. By 2021, she had secured a race win at the season finale in Portimão and finished third overall in the championship standings.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2021: Won race at season finale in Portimão and finished third overall in Alpine Elf Europa Cup[1].
- 2021: Set pole position and dominated the Porsche Sprint Challenge France race at Circuit de la Sarthe[1].
- 2022: Finished sixth at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Richard Mille Racing Team[1].
- 2022: Became first woman to drive Toyota Hypercar in post-season rookie test at Bahrain[1].
- 2023: Signed as Ferrari’s first-ever female factory driver[1].
- 2023: Won the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, becoming the first female race winner in FIA World Endurance Championship[2].
- 2024: Secured first Super GT podium, finishing second in GT300 class at 300km of Sugo[1].
REPUTATION
Lilou has quickly established herself as one of motorsport’s brightest female talents, known for her adaptability across different racing disciplines and vehicles. Her historic achievements as Ferrari’s first female factory driver and as a race winner in the WEC have positioned her as an inspirational figure for young women in racing. Her versatility in switching between prototypes and GT cars showcases exceptional racing intelligence and technical capability.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
For 2025, Wadoux will compete in both the European Le Mans Series with the #50 Richard Mille AF Corse Ferrari 296 LMGT3 and the IMSA Endurance Cup with the #21 AF Corse Ferrari 296 GT3. Her long-term aspiration includes moving up to the Hypercar ranks with Ferrari while maintaining her commitment to racing in SUPER GT alongside her European engagements.
References:
Woman Spotlight Wednesday: Lilou Wadoux
Wadoux: When I put my helmet on, I dream of Le Mans
Learning step by step: Interview with Lilou Wadoux
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