Laura Camps
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Laura Camps Torras is a Spanish racing driver who won the 2021 FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars program, earned a Ferrari Driver Academy spot, and made her car racing debut in 2023.
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My story is a little messy… I didn’t know even how to turn the wheel… My dad just bought me a kart and we were training in a circuit… Now that karting is my life and I don’t know where I would be without it, my dad is also excited for me.
Being aware of it is the first major step towards change. I’ve been working on it, I think I’m getting better and I will not stop working until that turns out as a strength and not a weakness.
Need more women in racing.
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Laura Camps is a Spanish racing driver who burst onto the international motorsport scene after winning the FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars program in 2021, earning her a coveted spot in the Ferrari Driver Academy. This promising talent from Catalonia has quickly evolved from karting champion to car racing competitor, making her debut in the Indian Racing League with Hyderabad Blackbirds in 2023.
EARLY YEARS
Born March 28, 2005, in Calella, Spain, Laura Camps Torras discovered motorsport through a rather unremarkable first experience at a rental karting track when she was eight or nine years old. What transformed everything was her father’s decision to enroll her in a beginner karting program in Catalunya shortly after—despite having zero driving experience. Her father became her coach and biggest supporter, even creating a karting club to nurture her development. By age 10, Laura was training seriously on local circuits with her first kart, purchased by her determined father who had been inspired by Michael Schumacher’s racing legacy.
OTHER INTERESTS
Information about Laura’s interests outside of motorsport remains largely private, though she has become an advocate for increasing accessibility for women in racing through various media appearances and interviews.
EARLY SUCCESS
Laura’s breakthrough moment came in October 2020 when she scored her first karting victory at the Valencian Karting Championship at Lucas Guerrero de Chiva International Circuit. This win marked the beginning of her rapid ascent through Spanish karting ranks. The COVID-19 pandemic proved to be an unexpected turning point—with limited racing opportunities, she shifted focus to the KZ karting category and experienced dramatic improvement in speed and competitiveness. Her performances in the Spanish Championship (CEK) with Faluga Racing caught international attention, leading to competition in prestigious series like the WSK Super Masters Series.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2020: First karting win at Valencian Karting Championship
- 2021: Winner of FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars program (second edition)
- 2022: Selected for Ferrari Driver Academy
- 2022: Tested Formula 4 cars with Iron Lynx team
- 2023: Made car racing debut in Indian Racing League with Hyderabad Blackbirds
INSPIRATIONS
Laura credits her father as her primary influence and mentor, both as her coach and the person who introduced her to Michael Schumacher as her racing hero. Her father’s unwavering support and guidance have been instrumental throughout her career development, from purchasing her first kart to managing her progression through increasingly competitive series.
REPUTATION
Camps has earned recognition as one of the most promising female talents in European motorsport, with her Ferrari Driver Academy selection serving as validation of her skill and potential. Industry observers praise her rapid progress, particularly after her 2020 transition to KZ karting, and her refreshingly honest approach to addressing weaknesses in her racecraft. She’s gained respect for her tenacious driving style and her role as an advocate for women’s participation in motorsport, regularly appearing in podcasts and interviews to promote gender equality in racing. Her reputation remains spotless, with no controversies or conflicts reported throughout her career.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
While specific details about Laura’s 2025 racing schedule haven’t been announced publicly, she continues pursuing opportunities to advance her car racing career beyond the Indian Racing League. Her ultimate goal remains turning motorsport into a full professional career, and she’s actively working to strengthen areas of her racecraft to prepare for higher-level racing series.
References:
Track Limits Podcast – Need more women in racing
Indian Racing League Team Announcements
Motorsport Career Interviews
SheThePeople TV Interview
FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars Program Coverage
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