curated by GRRL! updated: January 25, 2026

Bio Excerpt: Ella Lähdemaa carved out her place in Finland’s notoriously tough karting scene, proving that determination beats flash every time. The Finnish racer has been grinding through the OK Junior category of the Finnish Karting Championship since 2019, competing against some of Europe’s hungriest young talent in... (full bio below ↓↓)

Ella Lahdemaa

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Ella's Details:

nickname:
Ella
Birthday:
January 27, 2005 (21)
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racing type:
Karting racing
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racing status:
Pro
height:
174cm
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inspiration(s):
Asako Sato
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FOLLOWING:
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GRRL! Number:
GRRL-0263

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(last updated January 24, 2026

Ella Lähdemaa is a Finnish kart racer who has competed in the OK Junior category of the Finnish Karting Championship, steadily working her way through Finland’s competitive national karting scene.

EARLY YEARS

Details about Ella Lähdemaa’s early life, including her birthdate and introduction to motorsports, are not currently available. What we do know is that she emerged on the Finnish karting scene, joining the ranks of young drivers tackling one of Europe’s most respected grassroots racing environments.

OTHER INTERESTS

Information about Lähdemaa’s interests and activities outside of racing has not been documented.

EARLY SUCCESS

Lähdemaa’s racing career includes competition in the Finnish Karting Championship. She entered the series in 2019, though specific details about her category and finishing position that year remain unclear. By 2022, she was competing in the OK Junior class—a highly competitive international karting category for drivers typically aged 11-15—where she finished 13th in the Finnish Championship. The following year, in 2023, she placed 17th in the same category[1]. While these finishes don’t represent podium results, competing consistently at the national championship level in OK Junior demonstrates commitment to the sport and the ability to hold her own against Finland’s developing karting talent.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2023: 17th place, Finnish Championship – OK Junior[1].
  • 2022: 13th place, Finnish Championship – OK Junior[1].
  • 2019: Participated in Finnish Championship (category unspecified)[1].

INSPIRATIONS

Information about Lähdemaa’s racing inspirations and influences has not been documented.

REPUTATION

Details about Ella Lähdemaa’s standing within the Finnish karting community and broader motorsports industry are not currently available.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Lähdemaa’s future racing plans and goals have not been publicly documented.

References:

Ella Lähdemaa – Driver Database