Chloe Chong

Chloe Chong is a British-Canadian motorsports talent who made history as the youngest driver on the inaugural F1 Academy grid in 2023 at just 16 years old, before progressing to the British F4 Championship in 2024.

EARLY YEARS

Born to a family without a professional racing background, Chloe’s passion for motorsports was ignited when her father took her go-karting on her sixth birthday, following their shared experiences of watching Formula 1 together on weekends. Her parents provided crucial support as she began competing in karting in the UK in 2013, eventually advancing to the European scene by 2021. When racing commitments conflicted with her school schedule during her GCSE year, her school remained flexible, offering options to catch up on missed work and even suggesting online schooling if needed.

EARLY SUCCESS

Chong’s transition from karting to car racing came after being selected as a finalist for the FIA Women in Motorsport’s ‘Girls on Track – Rising Stars’ programme in 2022, where she showcased her abilities at Paul Ricard in France. In 2023, she joined PREMA Racing for the F1 Academy’s inaugural season and immediately impressed by finishing sixth in her first-ever single-seater race at Spielberg, Austria. Despite her limited experience, she demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout the season, securing three points-scoring finishes at Austin, Texas before transitioning to British F4 in 2024 to further develop her skills against diverse competition.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2022: Selected as a finalist in the FIA Women in Motorsport ‘Girls on Track – Rising Stars’ programme[1].
• 2023: Became the youngest driver on the inaugural F1 Academy grid at 16 years old[4].
• 2023: Finished 6th in her very first single-seater race at Spielberg, Austria[1][4].
• 2023: Secured three points-scoring finishes at the F1 Academy event in Austin, Texas[1].
• 2024: Achieved career-best results at Donington Park in British F4, including a personal best 7th place finish[3].

REPUTATION

Known for her analytical approach and adaptability, Chong has quickly established herself as one of motorsport’s promising young talents. Her ability to make a successful transition directly from karting to single-seaters demonstrated natural racing instinct and technical understanding beyond her years. Despite being one of the youngest competitors in her field, she has earned respect for her dedication to balancing academic commitments with her racing career, showcasing remarkable maturity and focus. Her participation in development programs like the FIA Women in Motorsport initiative has further highlighted her potential as a rising star in the racing world.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Chloe has set her sights on reaching Formula 1 as her ultimate career objective. Her decision to compete in the F4 British Championship is strategically aligned with this ambition, as she aims to build extensive racing experience against diverse competition. She recognizes the importance of developing her skills in a highly competitive environment and plans to use her time in British F4 as a stepping stone toward higher formulas, while acknowledging the financial challenges that often accompany a racing career.

References:

Promising youngster Chloe Chong joins JHR Developments for maiden F4 British campaign
Getting up to speed with Chloe Chong
Chloe Chong: Meet the youngest driver on the F1 Academy grid
Chloe Chong joins PREMA Racing for 2023 F1 Academy season
Chloe Chong on her move to ‘a different breed of racing’ in British F4

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