Catie Munnings

Rally racing // British

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nickname:

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Birthday:

November 15, 1997 (28)

Birthplace:

United Kingdom

racing type:

Rally racing

team(s):

racing status:

Pro

height (cm):

163

residence:

Headcorn Kent

inspiration(s):

Michele Mouton

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profile updated: June 12, 2025

Catie Munnings is a British rally driver who burst onto the motorsport scene by becoming the first Briton in 49 years to win a European rally title when she claimed the 2016 FIA European Rally Championship Ladies’ Trophy at just 18 years old.

EARLY YEARS

Born on November 15, 1997, Catie grew up immersed in motorsport thanks to her father Chris Munnings, a former rally driver who operated the London Rally School at Brands Hatch and later managed a motorsport entertainment company from their family farm in Headcorn, Kent. While attending Kent College, Pembury (an all-girls school), she excelled academically and in athletics and dance, all while developing her driving skills. By age 13, she had mastered the perfect handbrake turn on a specially constructed circuit her father built on their farm, where she would practice and give driving lessons to friends.

EARLY SUCCESS

At 17, Catie began driving on Peugeot’s test track, marking the start of her professional career. She qualified for her international license by competing in six club rally events in Wales and Norfolk, with her father serving as both instructor and co-driver. Her European Rally Championship debut came at the 2016 Ypres Rally, driving a Peugeot 208 VTi R2 for Saintéloc Junior Team. Despite a dramatic barrel roll that damaged an electricity pylon, she persevered to finish the rally as the only woman competitor. In her second rally at Liepāja, she scored enough points to secure the FIA European Rally Championship Ladies’ Trophy, making history at just 18 years old.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

2016: Won the FIA European Rally Championship Ladies’ Trophy, becoming the first Briton to win a European rally title in 49 years[1][4].
2016: Made ERC début at the Ypres Rally, finishing 65th out of 67 drivers as the only woman to complete the event[1].
2017: Became Peugeot UK Brand ambassador and secured stage class victories in the Barum Rally Zlín[1].
2018: Finished second in the ERC Ladies’ Trophy and eighth in the Junior Under 27 Championship[1].
2019: Won the ERC Ladies’ category at Rally Liepāja with co-driver Veronica Engan[1].
2021: Competed in Extreme E with Andretti United, finishing third in the championship after placing second in the Desert X-Prix[1][4].

REPUTATION

Known for her versatility and dedication to motorsport, Catie has built a reputation as both a skilled driver and a passionate advocate for women in racing. Her participation in Extreme E has highlighted her commitment to equality in motorsport, as the series requires each team to field one male and one female driver. Beyond her racing prowess, she’s recognized for her engaging personality and media presence, hosting TV shows like “Catie’s Amazing Machines” and appearing on entertainment programs. Her combination of driving talent, advocacy for female representation, and commitment to innovation has established her as a groundbreaking figure in the traditionally male-dominated world of motorsport.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Looking beyond her current racing commitments, Catie aims to inspire future generations of female racers while making a positive environmental impact through motorsport. Her long-term aspiration is to leverage her platform to promote both sustainability and diversity in racing, creating a more inclusive future for the sport she loves.