Bella Krabbe-Cañete
Drift racing // Indonesia
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Bella Krabbe-Cañete, 12-year-old motorsports racer from San Fernando, La Union, Philippines. First and youngest Filipina to win all-women drift event abroad.
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Bella Krabbe-Cañete is a 12-year-old Filipino motorsports prodigy who made history by winning the Women’s Drift Challenge in Indonesia on her first attempt.
EARLY YEARS
Hailing from San Fernando in La Union, Philippines, Bella first got into racing at the age of 7 with go karts. While detailed information about her family life is scarce, her parents have been instrumental in supporting her racing career, even accompanying her to international competitions.
EARLY SUCCESS
By 2021, she had already secured the Cadet Expert Championship and Cadet Karter of the Year titles, displaying natural talent and dedication. In 2023, Bella made a significant switch to cars and took up drifting, showcasing her adaptability and resilience as she navigated this new discipline against more experienced drivers.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2021: Won the Cadet Expert Championship and Cadet Karter of the Year titles in karting[1].
- 2024 (May 25): Secured first place in qualifying and the final round of Round 5 of the Indonesian Drift Series at the J99 Maxx Drift Circuit in Banten, Indonesia[1][5].
- 2024 (May 26): Finished as runner-up in Round 6 of the Indonesian Drift Series after a rain-affected final round[1][5].
REPUTATION
At just 12 years old, Bella is recognized as the youngest Filipina to win an all-women drift event abroad. Her remarkable performance in Indonesia, with only four practice sessions of drifting experience, has earned her a reputation as a versatile and naturally gifted driver who can quickly adapt to new racing disciplines and challenging conditions.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
While specific future competition plans aren’t detailed in available sources, Bella has expressed her commitment to continuing her development in motorsports. She emphasized learning and improvement following her Indonesian success, stating: “I learned a lot from the weekend and met wonderful people… It was not just about drifting as I also learned about myself too.”[1]
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Bella Krabbe-Cañete Makes History at Women’s Drift Challenge in Indonesia
GT Cup Open: Laura van den Hengel and Alba Vazquez Secure First Ever Top Five
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