SOPHIA FLOERSCH Exits Indy NXT Despite Impressive Debut at St. Pete

April 4, 2025

by Samson Ero // from www.sportskeeda.com

• SOPHIA FLOERSCH delivered a solid debut performance at St. Petersburg, qualifying 17th and climbing to 12th place despite technical issues, proving she belonged on the Indy NXT grid before her unexpected departure from HMD Motorsports.
• The 24-year-old German driver’s exit after just one race reportedly stemmed from sponsor miscommunication rather than performance issues, highlighting the financial complexities that continue to plague women’s paths in motorsports regardless of their talent.
• Beyond racing, FLOERSCH continues advocating for women in motorsports, recently calling out inconsistencies in how female drivers are promoted, while maintaining her distinctive style and voice both on track and social media.

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