
Cindy Gudet
Sports Car racing // French
It’s an incredible opportunity for me to transition from hill climbing to circuit racing.
Cindy Gudet is a French racing driver who made her mark in motorsports by transitioning from a successful hillclimb career to circuit racing, demonstrating her versatility and determination across different racing disciplines.
EARLY YEARS
Before entering circuit racing, Gudet built her foundation in hillclimbing, where she developed the technical skills and racing mentality that would later support her transition to track competition.
EARLY SUCCESS
Gudet amassed six French Hill Climb Champion titles, establishing herself as a dominant force in this discipline[1]. In 2023, she participated in the Andros Trophy with Yvan Muller’s team, where she impressed with her maturity and race craft, achieving a podium finish at Lans en Vercors[5].
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2024: Secured her first podium in the Ligier European Series finale at Portimao, recovering impressively from the back of the grid[1].
- 2024: Earned pole position in the Ligier European Series at Mugello, followed by two top-five finishes[1].
- 2024: Finished third in the GT4 Europe season opener at Paul Ricard, achieving a podium in the Pro-Am class[2].
- 2024: Completed her first season in circuit racing with 108 points, finishing fifth in the JS2R category standings despite missing one round[1].
REPUTATION
As an ambassador for the FFSA’s feminization plan, Cindy has earned respect for her adaptability when transitioning from hillclimbing to circuit racing. Her qualifying performances have been particularly impressive, demonstrating her natural speed and technical ability[2]. Despite facing setbacks, including an injury-causing incident at Hockenheim, her determination and race craft have garnered appreciation throughout the motorsport community.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Gudet aims to leverage her experience in the Ligier European Series to progress higher in the endurance racing pyramid[1]. With support from sponsors including InVivo, Michelin, and the FFSA, she is focused on continuing her development in circuit racing with the long-term goal of competing in premier endurance racing categories.
References:
M Racing Returns to the Ligier European Series with Cindy Gudet Behind the Wheel of the 53 Ligier JS2 R
Cindy Gudet Battles for the Podium on Ligier European Series Debut
Ligier European Series Notebook
Contact Ends Promising Runs for Gabriela Jílková and Cindy Gudet at Hockenheim
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