Alice Powell
Formula racing // Oxford, United Kingdom
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Alice Powell, a British racing driver, was born on January 26, 1993. She won the Formula Renault BARC Championship in 2010 and scored points in the GP3 Series in 2012. Powell also competed in the W Series, securing podiums and wins, and serves as a mentor for the Alpine Academy.
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Alice Powell is a trailblazing British racing driver who has broken barriers as the first woman to win a Formula Renault championship and score points in the GP3 Series, while continuing to mentor young female drivers through her work with the Alpine Academy.
EARLY YEARS
Born on January 26, 1993, in Oxford, England, Alice developed an interest in motorsports at a remarkably young age. She learned to drive at six years old and began karting at eight, inspired by watching Michael Schumacher compete on television. Though details about her family are limited, their support clearly enabled her early entry into the racing world.
EARLY SUCCESS
Powell’s competitive racing career began at age 16 in the Formula Renault UK Championship, where she became the youngest ever driver and finished 6th in the Graduate Cup. Her breakthrough moment came in 2010 when she made history as the first woman to win a Formula Renault championship, setting the stage for a career of breaking gender barriers in motorsport. In 2012, she furthered her pioneering status by becoming the first woman to score points in the GP3 Series with an 8th place finish at Monza.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2010: Became the first woman to win a Formula Renault championship[1].
- 2012: Became the first woman to score points in the GP3 Series[1].
- 2013: Finished second in the MotorSport Vision Formula Three Cup with five wins[1].
- 2014: Won the International Class of the Asian Formula Renault Series with five victories and nine podiums[1].
- 2019: Won at Brands Hatch and finished 3rd overall in the inaugural W Series Championship[1].
- 2021: Won three races and finished runner-up in the W Series championship[1].
- 2022: Secured one win and finished 3rd in the W Series standings[1].
REPUTATION
Alice has established herself as one of the most accomplished female racing drivers in the motorsport industry. Beyond her competitive success, she has become a vital mentor for the Alpine Academy, focusing particularly on developing young female talent in the sport. Her work as a simulator and development driver for Envision Racing in Formula E demonstrates her technical expertise and versatility, while her mentorship of rising stars like Abbi Pulling showcases her commitment to creating pathways for the next generation of women in racing.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Powell’s ultimate aspiration remains reaching Formula 1, whether as a race or test driver. She has expressed interest in exploring opportunities in the World Endurance Championship, potentially in the LMP2 category. Her continued involvement with Envision Racing suggests a potential future in Formula E, while her mentorship roles indicate a long-term commitment to developing female talent in motorsport. Alice has stated that winning the W Series championship would mark her departure from that series to pursue new racing opportunities.
References:
Alice Powell Racing – Official Website
Alice Powell – Driver Database
Envision Racing – Alice Powell
Global Sustainable Sport
Wikipedia – Alice Powell
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