
Chloe Chambers
Formula racing // Chinese
The drive is more important than the win.
Chloe Chambers is a groundbreaking American racing driver who made history as the first woman to win in the Formula Regional Oceania Championship and has recently joined the Red Bull Ford Academy Programme for the 2025 F1 Academy season.
EARLY YEARS
Born on June 14, 2004, in China, Chloe was adopted at 11 months old by Americans Matthew and Shannon Chambers from Monroe, New York. Her racing journey began when she was just 7 years old, after being influenced by her father’s weekend autocross and track days. On an unseasonably warm November day, she took her first kart lesson and immediately fell in love with racing. The family made karting a true family affair—traveling to tracks in their RV with her father serving as her tuner while her mother and siblings, Emma and Oliver (also adopted from China and Ethiopia respectively), cheered from the sidelines.
EARLY SUCCESS
At just 8 years old, Chloe demonstrated her natural talent by winning the Kid Kart Championship in her first year of racing at Oakland Valley Race Park in New York. Her karting career continued to flourish as she competed in various regional and national events, including the Rotax Micro, Mini, and Junior Max categories. A significant milestone came in 2019 when she finished 3rd in the SKUSA Super Nationals against more than 80 of the world’s best drivers. In 2020, she moved up to the senior class and immediately claimed victory in her first national race in the ROK Senior category at the WKA Grand National Championship.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2024: Won her first race in the F1 Academy series at Barcelona, overtaking pole-sitter Abbi Pulling at the start and leading throughout the race, finishing over six seconds ahead while also winning the fastest lap[1].
- 2023: Became the first woman to hold pole position and win in the Formula Regional Oceania Championship at Taupo, finishing the season 9th overall and being named Most Improved Driver[1].
- 2023: Won 8 races and achieved 9 podiums from 12 starts in the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America as a Porsche Junior driver with TPC Racing[1].
- 2022: Competed in the W Series, finishing 16th overall with a best result of 10th place in Miami, ranking as the highest-placed rookie[1].
- 2020: Set the Guinness World Record for the Fastest Vehicle Slalom, completing the course in 47.45 seconds driving a 2020 Porsche 718 Spyder[1][5].
- 2019: Achieved 3rd place in Supernats 23 in x30 Junior out of 77 drivers[5].
- 2016: Became the Northeast Rotax Champion[5].
REPUTATION
At just 20 years old, Chloe has established herself as one of motorsport’s most promising talents. Her record-breaking slalom run at age 16 demonstrated exceptional car control, while her historic win as the first woman to claim victory in Formula Regional Oceania Championship solidified her status as a trailblazer. Her dominant F1 Academy win in Barcelona showcased her race craft, and her consistent podium finishes display a maturity beyond her years. The prestigious Red Bull Ford Academy signing for 2025 further validates her potential, with industry insiders recognizing both her technical skill and her important role in advancing female representation in motorsports.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
For 2025, Chloe is set to compete in the F1 Academy series with Campos Racing as part of the Red Bull Ford Academy Programme. Her immediate focus is winning the F1 Academy championship, which would help finance her racing career progression. Long-term, she has her sights set on competing at motorsport’s highest levels, considering pathways through Formula 1, IndyCar, Formula E, or endurance racing events like the 24 Hours of Daytona and the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. With her balanced approach to fame and racing, and with Red Bull Ford’s backing, she’s positioned for a promising trajectory in international motorsport.
References:
Motorsport.com: F1 Academy driver Chloe Chambers dreams of racing as a reality show
Future Star Racing: Chloe Chambers
Wikipedia: Chloe Chambers
Chloe Chambers Official Website
The Wire: Senior Chloe Chambers balances a professional racing career with school
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