GIULIANA SALADINO First Female Driver in Africa to Pilot Rotax E10 Kart

July 13, 2026

• GIULIANA SALADINO, 8, shattered barriers at Zwartkops on July 5 as Africa’s first female Rotax E10 electric kart pilot, marking watershed moment for continent’s junior motorsport and new electric racing platform.
• Young phenom already carries serious credentials: back-to-back Prokart SSS titles (2024-2025), second-place Rok Cup Nationals finish in Tillotson Cadets, competing in ultra-competitive Micro Max class against older drivers.
• Rotax South Africa’s JENNIFER VERHEUL emphasized historic significance beyond single achievement, positioning electric karting as accessibility game-changer with quieter operation drawing wider participant base to grassroots development.
• SALADINO backed by strong commercial support from Supa Quick, Liqui Moly, Sparco, Gedore Tools while balancing school commitments. Rotax E10 Challenge continues August 8 and 30 at Zwartkops with qualifying rounds.

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