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Bio Excerpt: Sara Misir went from Olympic equestrian dreams to smashing motorsports barriers after a skull fracture derailed her horse racing career. The Jamaican trailblazer pivoted hard, becoming the first Caribbean woman to win Formula Woman in 2022 and dominating GT racing with McLaren Customer Racing. She made... (full bio below ↓↓)

Sara Misir

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(last updated 2026-01-26

Sara Misir is a Jamaican motorsports trailblazer who went from Olympic equestrian dreams to smashing barriers in GT racing and powerboat championships—all while earning a master’s degree in architecture and raising hell on racetracks from Dover to Jeddah.

EARLY YEARS

Born January 29, 1998, Sara Misir grew up in Jamaica in a family steeped in motorsport culture. Her father, Rugie Misir, introduced her to go-kart racing when she was 17, but her appetite for speed started much earlier. At nine years old, she was racing dirt bikes, and by 11, she’d already claimed a junior championship title. Those head-to-head battles on two wheels ignited something fierce in her—a passion for racing that would soon define her life.

But racing wasn’t her only pursuit. Before the roar of engines took over, Misir dreamed of competing in the Olympics as an equestrian athlete. She played football too, holding her own as a goalkeeper and training with local teams. Then tragedy struck. A serious accident fractured her skull, forcing her to step away from equestrian competition. Instead of giving up on adrenaline-fueled sports altogether, she pivoted—hard. Racing became her new battleground, and she never looked back.

OTHER INTERESTS

Beyond the track, Misir is as sharp in the classroom as she is behind the wheel. She earned a Master’s degree in Architecture and Design from Florida International University, balancing academics with a punishing race schedule. In 2022, she worked at Debowsky Design Group, a residential architecture firm, proving she’s just as comfortable drafting blueprints as she is drafting competitors.

Her personal life is equally grounded in purpose. Misir has a brother, Kikko, who has Down syndrome and attended Genesis Academy, a special-needs school in Kingston. In 2023, she lent her support to the institution through a donation facilitated by the NCB Foundation, citing the school’s critical role in providing specialized programs for students like her brother. Family matters to her—and so does giving back.

She’s also carved out a role as an F1 expert host, lending her racing knowledge and charisma to broadcasting alongside her driving career. And when she’s not racing or designing buildings, she’s working as a brand ambassador for Sparco, Spectrum Systems, and NCB Capital Markets, bringing motorsport visibility to the Caribbean.

EARLY SUCCESS

Sara’s first race at Dover Raceway was behind the wheel of a VW Saviero in the street car class—hardly glamorous, but it was seat time, and she made it count. At 17, her father’s encouragement nudged her into go-karting, and from there, she started racking up podium finishes in Jamaica’s domestic racing scene. Multiple wins followed in the Modified Production and TS1 classes at Dover Raceway, where she became a dominant force.

In 2022, she won a hat-trick of races across three consecutive Jamaica Race Drivers Club (JRDC) meets, emerging as the 2022 Champion in both the JRDC and Modified Production categories. That same year, she became the first woman from the Caribbean to be named a finalist for Formula Woman, an international competition hosted in the UK that scouts talented female drivers for professional racing opportunities. She didn’t just make the cut—she won.

Her international debut came on June 8, 2022, when she competed in the GT Cup Championship at Snetterton Circuit in the UK. Racing for McLaren Customer Racing’s Formula Woman Team, she held her own in a male-dominated series, proving she belonged on the world stage. By 2023, she was racing a McLaren 720S GT3 in the British GT Cup Championship, consistently finishing in the points and turning heads.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

2011: Won junior dirt bike championship at age 11.
2022: Became the first Caribbean woman named a Formula Woman finalist and winner.
2022: Won JRDC Championship and Modified Production Championship at Dover Raceway.
2022: Made international racing debut in GT Cup Championship at Snetterton Circuit, UK.
2023: Competed in British GT Cup Championship with McLaren Customer Racing’s Formula Woman Team.
2023: Debuted the Lotus Emira GT4 with teammate Alana Carter for 24-7 Motorsport, achieving a fifth-place finish.
2024: Named RJR/Gleaner Motorsports Athlete of the Year for the third time.
2024: Became the first woman to win the MP4 Class Championship at Dover Raceway, recording the quickest lap of the day at 1:25.84 seconds.
2025: Joined Team Blue Rising for Season 2 of the UIM E1 World Championship, finishing third overall in her debut powerboat racing season.
2026: Signed with Aoki Racing Team for the 2026 E1 Series, partnering with Dani Clos.
2026: Won the E1 Jeddah Grand Prix season opener in her debut race with Aoki Racing.
2026: Named RJR/Gleaner Breakthrough Athlete of the Year, first runner-up for Sportswoman of the Year, and Yachtswoman of the Year.

INSPIRATIONS

Misir has made no secret of her admiration for Lewis Hamilton, expressing her aspiration to follow in his footsteps as a trailblazer in motorsport. She lives by the philosophy: “If you always do what you can, you’ll never be more than you are.” That mindset pushes her to take risks, chase opportunities beyond her comfort zone, and refuse to settle for the status quo. It’s the kind of mentality that turns a girl from Jamaica into a GT racer in the UK and a powerboat champion in Saudi Arabia.

REPUTATION

Sara Misir is known as the Caribbean’s first and only Formula Woman race car driver—a title she’s worn with pride and backed up with results. She’s not just fast; she’s strategic, disciplined, and relentless. In Jamaica, she’s a household name, celebrated as a three-time RJR/Gleaner Motorsports Athlete of the Year and hailed as a trailblazer for women in a sport that’s historically shut them out.

Internationally, she’s respected for her versatility. Jumping from GT racing to powerboat racing isn’t a casual leap—it requires a completely different skill set, and she nailed it, finishing third overall in her debut E1 season and winning her first race with Aoki Racing in 2026. Her reputation is built on grit, adaptability, and an unapologetic hunger to compete at the highest levels, no matter the discipline.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Misir’s trajectory is clear: dominate on water and continue breaking barriers on land. With Aoki Racing, she’s positioned to make serious noise in the UIM E1 World Championship, having already kicked off the 2026 season with a win in Jeddah. Partnering with experienced driver Dani Clos, she’s in a strong position to challenge for the championship and build on her third-place finish from 2025.

Beyond the immediate racing calendar, Misir is committed to using her platform to elevate Caribbean motorsport and inspire the next generation of female racers. She’s already a brand ambassador for major sponsors and an advocate for special-needs education, so expect her to continue leveraging her visibility for impact off the track. And given her track record of saying yes to audacious challenges—whether it’s switching from horses to cars or cars to boats—don’t be surprised if she’s eyeing even bigger stages in the years to come.