FABIENNE WOHLWEND Scores Podium as Six Women Chase Championship Glory in IRL

August 19, 2025

by RACERS // from www.racers-behindthehelmet.com

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FABIENNE WOHLWEND delivered a tactical masterclass at Kari Motor Speedway, climbing from fifth on the grid to second place with a decisive chicane overtake on lap 11. The Liechtenstein driver’s third career IRL podium, combined with teammate Raoul Hyman’s Saturday victory, puts their Goa Aces JA Racing squad at the championship summit. Her post-race pace in clear air (1:04.3) showed she had the speed to challenge for the win if circumstances aligned differently.
Six women are fighting for points this season, but Sunday’s race highlighted both the promise and perils they face. Rookie JEM HEPWORTH looked competitive in sixth before an unfortunate collision with CAITLIN WOOD ended both their races early. Meanwhile, LAURA CAMPS TORRAS battled mechanical gremlins all weekend, finally retiring while running ninth—a frustrating result for the FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars winner who deserved better from her Chennai Turbo Riders machinery.
The series format creates real opportunities for women to showcase their talent, with each team required to field a female driver alongside local and international talent. WOHLWEND’s consistency—finishing third in 2024 championship standings—proves she belongs at the front, while newcomers like HEPWORTH bring fresh energy from winning in Lamborghini Super Trofeo. With five rounds ahead and solid grid representation, we’re watching a championship where women can genuinely compete for overall honors, not just gender-specific categories.