Cat Lauren
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Cat Lauren, Bristol-born racer, progressed from karting to Hypercar racing with Proton Competition. Known for technical expertise and endurance success, she’s pursuing Le Mans glory.
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FULL BIO: Cat Lauren
Cat Lauren is a British racing driver who grew up in a motorsport-focused family in Oxfordshire, England, where her early exposure to mechanics and racing shaped her career.
EARLY YEARS
Born in 1991 in Oxfordshire, England, Cat grew up surrounded by motorsport culture near historic racing circuits like Silverstone. Her father Chris was a rally driver competing in national events across the UK, while her brother Max also pursued racing, creating a family environment where garage work and weekend races were standard. By age 8, she was already helping her father repair and prep rally cars, describing this period as her “unofficial apprenticeship” where she developed mechanical skills and learned the determination required in motorsports.
EARLY SUCCESS
At just 12 years old, Lauren claimed her first karting championship in a local Oxfordshire series, competing with a hand-me-down kart from her brother. This victory proved to be a pivotal moment in her racing journey, with her father noting she “drove like she’d been doing it for decades.” The win cemented her determination to pursue competitive racing professionally.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2021: Secured a class victory at the 24H Dubai (GT4) as part of the all-female ARC Bratislava team[1].
- 2022: Competed in the European Rally Championship (ERC), finishing 5th overall at Rally Islas Canarias in May[2].
- 2023: Achieved a podium finish (3rd in class) at the 6 Hours of Fuji in September with the Iron Dames in the FIA World Endurance Championship[3].
- 2023: Participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June with the Iron Dames team, marking their second consecutive appearance[4].
REPUTATION
Cat has built a reputation as a versatile competitor, successfully transitioning between rally racing and endurance events. Her achievements with all-female teams like the Iron Dames highlight her role in advancing women’s presence in motorsport. Lauren’s technical background and mechanical understanding, developed during her childhood “apprenticeship” in her father’s garage, has given her an edge in communicating with engineers and understanding vehicle dynamics across different racing disciplines.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
References:
Motorsport Magazine – “Cat Lauren: Breaking Boundaries” (2018)
Autosport Interview – “The Lauren Racing Legacy” (2020)
Cat Lauren Official Website – Biography
BBC Oxfordshire – “Local Karting Prodigy to Professional Racer” (2015)
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