Caitlyn McDaniel

Caitlyn McDaniel is an American single-seater driver making her mark in British motorsport, competing in the GB4 Championship with an eye on endurance racing’s biggest stages.

EARLY YEARS

Born in Fairfax County, Virginia, Caitlyn’s journey into motorsport took an unconventional path. When her family relocated from the United States to London four years ago, the then-teenager found herself in the heart of European racing culture. In April 2023, she took her first steps into competitive motorsport through the all-female Jamie Chadwick karting series—a late start by racing standards, but one that would quickly accelerate into something more serious.

OTHER INTERESTS

Off the track, McDaniel keeps herself grounded with a surprisingly domestic set of hobbies: crocheting, cooking, and hitting the gym. She’s also a dedicated motorsport fan who watches racing in her downtime and catches movies when she can. It’s the kind of low-key life that balances the high-speed chaos of race weekends—proof that you don’t need to live and breathe adrenaline 24/7 to compete at this level.

EARLY SUCCESS

After cutting her teeth in karting through 2023 and into early 2024, Caitlyn made the leap to car racing in 2025 with Fox Motorsport in the GB4 Championship. She joined teammate Holly Miall in what became Fox Motorsport’s first all-female driver lineup—a milestone for the team and a statement about the shifting landscape of British single-seater racing. Making her debut at Donington Park, McDaniel was one of five women on the 25-car grid that season, alongside returnees Ava Dobson and Megan Bruce, plus rookies Miall and Lily-May Smith. Her rookie campaign showed steady progress, including career-best results at Oulton Park in May 2025, and she scored championship points at Snetterton later in the season. By the time she made an encouraging debut in the Caterham category at Zandvoort, it was clear she wasn’t just here to participate—she was here to compete.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2023: Began competitive motorsport career in the Jamie Chadwick karting series[1].
• 2025: Made car racing debut with Fox Motorsport in GB4 Championship at Donington Park[2].
• 2025: Scored career-best results at Oulton Park in May[3].
• 2025: Earned championship points at Snetterton[4].
• 2026: Signed with newly formed Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing for second GB4 season[5].

INSPIRATIONS

Lewis Hamilton is McDaniel’s motorsport hero—a choice that’s both obvious and telling for a young American driver racing in Britain. Her favorite circuit is Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, that legendary ribbon of tarmac that separates the hopefuls from the real deal. And when it comes to dream machines? She’s got her eyes on the Ferrari 296 GT3 and Aston Martin Vantage GT3—endurance racing hardware that hints at where her ambitions really lie.

REPUTATION

As an 18-year-old rookie navigating one of Britain’s most competitive junior formulae, Caitlyn has earned respect for her steady improvement and determination. Fox Motorsport Team Principal Paul McNeilly was “delighted” to bring her into the race team for the full 2025 season, and her performances—especially at Oulton Park and Snetterton—showed she could handle the pressure of being part of a historic all-female pairing. She’s not the flashiest name on the grid, but she’s quietly doing the work, learning the craft, and positioning herself for what comes next.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

For 2026, McDaniel returns to GB4 with Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing, the newly formed team that represents her next step up the ladder. But her stated ambition goes beyond single-seaters: she wants to compete in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) or European Le Mans Series (ELMS). It’s a refreshingly specific goal in a world where most young drivers just say “F1 or bust.” Caitlyn knows what she wants—and it involves racing GT3s at circuits like her beloved Spa, not just climbing the open-wheel pyramid. Whether she gets there will depend on how she performs in 2026, but the roadmap is clear, and she’s already laying the groundwork.

REFERENCES

[1] Caitlyn McDaniel teams up with Fox Motorsport for GB4 Championship debut – Racers Behind the Helmet
[2] Caitlyn McDaniel – GB4 Championship Profile
[3] Fox Motorsport enjoy best GB4 weekend of 2025 at Oulton Park – Fox Motorsport
[4] Caitlyn McDaniel makes encouraging Caterham debut at Zandvoort – Racers Behind the Helmet
[5] Caitlyn McDaniel returns to GB4, signs with Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing – Racers Behind the Helmet
[6] Caitlyn McDaniel Driver Profile – Fox Motorsport
[7] Caitlyn McDaniel 2026 Season – GB4 Championship
[8] 2025 GB4 Championship – Wikipedia