Angelique Detavernier

Angelique Detavernier is a Belgian endurance racing specialist who has carved out a steady career navigating GT machinery across Europe’s most demanding multi-class series and marathon events.

EARLY YEARS

Born January 24, 1986, in Verviers, Belgium, Angelique Detavernier got involved in motorsport from a young age. The specifics of how she first encountered racing remain undocumented, but her early commitment to the sport set the foundation for what would become a career focused on endurance competition. Unlike many drivers who start in karting and climb the single-seater ladder, Detavernier’s path led her directly toward the grueling world of multi-hour sports car racing—a discipline that demands consistency, stamina, and the ability to work seamlessly within a team environment.

OTHER INTERESTS

Information about Detavernier’s life outside the cockpit remains private. Her hobbies, academic interests, and pursuits beyond racing have not been publicly documented, allowing her motorsport career to speak for itself.

EARLY SUCCESS

By 2016, Detavernier was competing in the Challenge Endurance GT Tourisme V de V, establishing herself in the European endurance racing scene. Her progression through the ranks continued in 2018 when she joined AF Corse for the Blancpain GT Sports Club, piloting a Ferrari 488 GT3. That season, she accumulated 30 points and finished 8th overall—a respectable result in a competitive field. She also made appearances in the 24H Series – Europe with Comtoyou Racing, racing an Audi R8 LMS Ultra in the A6 class. The partnership with Comtoyou Racing extended to the Blancpain GT Sports Club at Spa, where the Belgian team fielded her in one of Europe’s most prestigious GT events.

In 2019, Detavernier continued to build her endurance credentials. She competed in the GT4 European Series Am class with Selleslagh Racing Team, driving a Mercedes-AMG GT4 equipped with a 4.0-liter turbocharged engine and Pirelli tires. Over two races, she secured one podium finish—a tangible result that demonstrated her growing competitiveness. That same year, she tackled the Blancpain Endurance Series Am Cup, earning 15 points across the season. Perhaps most notably, she entered the legendary Total 24 Hours of Spa with Comtoyou Racing in car #50, a 1969 Tribute Porsche 911 GT3 Cup MR. Sharing driving duties with Loïc Deman, Marc Duez, and Stéphane Lémeret, the team completed 62 laps before failing to classify—a harsh reminder of how brutally unforgiving endurance racing can be.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2016: Competed in Challenge Endurance GT Tourisme V de V[1].
• 2018: Finished 8th overall in Blancpain GT Sports Club with AF Corse, scoring 30 points in a Ferrari 488 GT3[1].
• 2018: Raced in 24H Series – Europe A6 class with Comtoyou Racing in an Audi R8 LMS Ultra[1].
• 2019: Secured one podium finish in GT4 European Series Am class with Selleslagh Racing Team driving a Mercedes-AMG GT4[1].
• 2019: Scored 15 points in Blancpain Endurance Series Am Cup[1][3].
• 2019: Competed in Total 24 Hours of Spa in Comtoyou Racing’s Porsche 911 GT3 Cup MR, car #50[3][5].
• 2024: Raced in Campionato Italiano Sport Prototipi with Luxury Car Racing in a Wolf GB08 Raiden powered by an Aprilia RSV4 1.1 engine[1].

INSPIRATIONS

Detavernier has not publicly shared details about the drivers, mentors, or experiences that inspired her racing career. Her motivations and influences remain undocumented.

REPUTATION

Detavernier has built a reputation as an endurance racing specialist, consistently appearing on entry lists for some of Europe’s most demanding multi-hour events. Her career has been characterized by steady participation rather than headline-grabbing victories—she’s the kind of driver who shows up, does the work, and helps get the car to the finish. She’s raced with respected teams including AF Corse, Comtoyou Racing, Selleslagh Racing Team, Boutsen Ginion, and Luxury Car Racing, demonstrating versatility across different manufacturers from Ferrari and Mercedes to Audi, Porsche, BMW, and Wolf prototypes. Her ability to secure drives with established outfits suggests she’s valued as a reliable team player in a discipline where consistency and composure often matter more than outright speed. The motorsport media has recognized her specialization in endurance racing, though broader public commentary on her driving style or personality remains limited.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Detavernier’s plans beyond the 2024 season have not been publicly announced. Whether she continues in endurance racing, pursues new opportunities, or steps away from competition remains unknown.

References:

DriverDB – Angelique Detavernier Profile
Speed Queens Blog – Angelique Detavernier
Wikipedia – Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup 2019
Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa – Angélique Detavernier
Wikipedia – 24 Heures de Spa 2019
Endurance Info – Spa: Angelique Detavernier chez Comtoyou Racing