SAMANTHA TAN & LILOU WADOUX Hold Bronze, Silver in FIA Driver Rating Shuffle

September 29, 2025

by John Dagys // from sportscar365.com

• SAMANTHA TAN successfully retained her Bronze rating in the FIA’s first draft of 2025 driver classifications, maintaining her status as one of the few women consistently competing at the sport’s highest levels. While Bronze might sound modest, it’s actually the sweet spot for many teams looking to balance their lineups in endurance racing’s complex rating system.
• LILOU WADOUX held onto her Silver rating despite the FIA’s broader reshuffling that saw multiple drivers either upgraded or downgraded across all categories. Her Silver status puts her in elite company alongside retained drivers like Hunter McElrea, Lorenzo Patrese, and even MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, proving she’s earned her place among sports car racing’s most valued talents.
• The rating changes, effective January 1 but not applicable to the winter-scheduled Asian Le Mans Series, represent the FIA’s ongoing effort to maintain competitive balance in sports car racing. For both TAN and WADOUX, keeping their current ratings means teams can continue building lineups around their proven abilities without having to navigate the complexity of rating changes that affect driver market value and team strategy.

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