KAREN GAILLARD Scores First Rookie Podium at Dijon Carrera Cup France Round

May 12, 2025

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KAREN GAILLARD delivered a breakthrough weekend at Dijon-Prenois, earning her first rookie podium in the Porsche Carrera Cup France with a third-place finish in Race 1. The Swiss driver, who made history as the first woman to win the Porsche Junior Shootout, showed significant pace improvement from her debut round, qualifying 12th and consistently battling near the top ten throughout both races.
Her weekend showcased the kind of racecraft we love to see – getting a stellar start in Race 1 to jump from 12th to 10th immediately, then defending smartly while setting personal best lap times in the 1:18s. Even when she dropped back to her starting position mid-race, GAILLARD kept her head down and delivered consistent pace that earned her the rookie class podium spot.
Race 2 proved GAILLARD’s growing confidence in the demanding Porsche 992 Cup car, as she fought back from a difficult start to finish 13th overall and fourth among rookies. Her ability to break into the 1:18s and execute clean overtakes while managing track limits penalties shows exactly the kind of mature racing approach that will serve her well as she adapts to this highly competitive one-make series.