LIA BLOCK Creates Her Own Racing Identity While Honoring Ken Block’s Legacy

August 22, 2025

by Lydia Mee // from www.motorsport.com

• LIA BLOCK made history as the youngest American Rally Association champion in 2023 at just 17, then transitioned to single-seaters with her F1 Academy debut in 2024. Now in her second season with ART Grand Prix and the Williams Driver Academy, she sits 10th in standings with 15 points, proving she’s more than capable of creating her own racing identity beyond her famous surname.
• The 18-year-old openly discussed the challenge of initially being known only as “Ken Block’s daughter” but has worked to establish her own credentials and accomplishments. She acknowledges the doors her father’s legacy opened while emphasizing that racing is her genuine passion and chosen career path, not just obligation to family tradition.
• BLOCK is now focused on helping her siblings find their own paths in motorsport, just as her father supported her journey. She’s proud of carrying the Block name and the impact her father had on motorsport, viewing her tools and opportunities as something to be used purposefully rather than taken for granted.

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