Jenni Sonzogni made history in 2023 as the first woman to win the Italian Rallycross Championship outright, proving her worth in a mixed-gender field and cementing herself as one of Italy’s most versatile and tenacious racers.

EARLY YEARS

Long before Sonzogni was sliding Skoda Fabias sideways through mud and claiming national championships, she was cutting her teeth in karting. From 2008 to 2018, she worked her way through both junior and senior categories, racking up titles and building the racecraft that would later define her career[1]. It was a decade-long apprenticeship in wheel-to-wheel combat—the kind of foundation that doesn’t lie when the pressure’s on.

OTHER INTERESTS

Information about Sonzogni’s interests outside of motorsport is not currently available.

EARLY SUCCESS

After hanging up her karting helmet, Sonzogni transitioned to single-seaters and immediately made noise. In 2021, she clinched the FX Pro Series title in Formula 4 machinery, a clear signal that she wasn’t just participating—she was winning[2]. The championship validated her speed and consistency, traits that would serve her well as she pivoted into disciplines most wouldn’t dare attempt back-to-back. By 2022, she’d switched gears entirely—literally—moving into rallying with a Renault Clio before upgrading to a Skoda Fabia R5[3]. Her best result that year was a 21st-place finish in the Rally in Circuit, a respectable showing for someone still finding her footing on gravel and tarmac stages.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2021: Won the FX Pro Series title in Formula 4 machinery[2].
• 2023: Became the first woman to win the Italian Rallycross Championship, clinching the title with Gass Racing in a Skoda Fabia[4][5].
• 2023: Won the night race at Maggiora in round two of the Italian Rallycross Championship[6].
• 2023: Competed in the Adriatic Champions Race and Pavia Rally Circuit with Gass Racing[7].
• 2024: Made her Italian GT debut at Monza in a Porsche 992 GT3 Cup, finishing third in class[8].
• 2024: Earned her first class podium in the Italian GT Cup AM second division at Monza alongside teammates Emma Segattini and Federica Levy with Faems Team[9].
• 2025: Competed in the Italian GT Endurance Championship with Faems Team in an all-female trio[10].

INSPIRATIONS

Information about Sonzogni’s specific inspirations is not currently available.

REPUTATION

Sonzogni earned her stripes the hard way: by outdriving the men in a championship that didn’t hand out participation trophies. Her 2023 Italian Rallycross title wasn’t just a feel-good story—it was a statement[4][5]. She proved herself “a driver of absolute value” in the final round, according to rallycross observers, and her name now sits in the record books as a rare female overall winner of a mixed-gender national championship[5]. By 2024, she’d pivoted again, this time into GT racing, where she joined forces with Emma Segattini and Federica Levy to form an all-female lineup with Faems Team[2][10]. The trio’s mission wasn’t subtle: to race, to inspire, and to show that women belong on every grid. At 23, Sonzogni brought experience in both circuit racing and rallycross to the table, making her the steady hand in a crew determined to prove a point[2]. Their first podium—a second-place finish in the GT Cup AM at Monza—was proof the chemistry worked[9].

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

In 2025, Sonzogni continued competing in the Italian GT Endurance Championship with Faems Team alongside Segattini and Levy[10]. The season kicked off at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in May and concluded at Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello in September[11]. The all-female trio competed in the GT Cup AM division, aiming to build on their 2024 podium success and continue pushing the narrative that women can compete—and win—at the highest levels of GT racing[10].

REFERENCES

[1] Female Single-Seater Drivers Around the World: Italy – Speedqueens
[2] Segattini, Sonzogni, Levy team up for all-female team in Italian GT – Racers Behind the Helmet
[3] Female Single-Seater Drivers Around the World: Italy – Speedqueens
[4] The grand finale of the Italian Rallycross Championship – RXItalia.com
[5] Sonzogni first female champion in Italy – Rallycross World
[6] Tamm again in Estonia – Rallycross World
[7] Sonzogni Jenni – eWRC-results.com
[8] Segattini, Sonzogni, Levy team up for all-female team in Italian GT – Racers Behind the Helmet
[9] FAEMS all-female trio earn first podium in GT Cup AM at Monza – Racers Behind the Helmet
[10] Segattini, Sonzogni, Levy team up for all-female team in Italian GT – Racers Behind the Helmet
[11] 2025 Italian GT Championship Endurance Cup – Wikipedia