ISABELL RUSTAD Makes History with Best-Ever Woman’s Finish in Carrera Cup Scandinavia

September 24, 2025

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

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ISABELL RUSTAD made history at Mantorp Park, delivering a season-best fourth-place finish that stands as the highest-ever result by a woman in Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia’s 20-year existence. The Norwegian rookie not only claimed Rookie of the Year honors but also secured sixth in the final championship standings – another record for women in the series. Her breakthrough performance came under intense pressure from Emil Persson, who was battling for second in the championship, but she held firm to cross just two-tenths behind the podium positions.
The weekend showcased both RUSTAD’s potential and the learning curve of rookie competition. After setting competitive qualifying times (fourth and fifth fastest), she executed a perfect launch in race one but faced adversity in race two when a spin while battling teammate Wilmer Wallenstam dropped her from seventh to twelfth. Her recovery drive to tenth demonstrated the resilience that defined her debut season, where she completed every race, scored points in all events, and consistently qualified in the top eight.
RUSTAD’s achievements came while representing Fragus Motorsport alongside championship winner Daniel Ros, proving the team’s ability to develop talent across experience levels. Her systematic approach throughout the season paid dividends, with the Norwegian expressing gratitude for Fragus’s expertise in creating a family atmosphere within their program. Now eyeing 2026, she’s already working to secure funding for a return campaign, positioning herself to build on what she calls achieving “this year’s goal” in spectacular fashion.