KORNELIA OLKUCKA Shows Podium Pace on GT4 Debut Despite Late Contact

April 23, 2026

• KORNELIA OLKUCKA made her GT racing debut at Vallelunga with LEMA Racing, competing solo in a Mercedes-AMG GT4 without a co-driver across two 55-minute races in challenging temperatures.
• The 22-year-old Polish driver qualified ninth and eleventh, then climbed from 15th to podium contention in Race 1 with strong pace before late contact knocked her off-track and destroyed her result.
• OLKUCKA demonstrated competitive speed throughout, posting a best lap of 1:42.960 and gaining positions consistently while adapting from Formula 4’s instant reactions to GT4’s heavier, more strategic racing demands.
• Technical issues from Saturday’s contact forced her Race 2 retirement, but the only female driver in the field showcased clear potential in her new category despite the unlucky weekend outcome.

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