Emely de Heus
Formula racing // Mijnsheerenland, Netherlands
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Dutch racer Emely de Heus shifted from karting champion to single-seaters, winning in F1 Academy before making history as the first woman in a decade in Porsche Carrera Cup Germany.
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FULL BIO: Emely de Heus
Emely de Heus is a talented Dutch racer who has risen from karting roots to compete in prestigious motorsport series, evolving from open-wheel racing to GT competition while proudly representing women in a male-dominated sport.
EARLY YEARS
Born on February 10, 2003, in Mijnsheerenland, Netherlands, Emely grew up immersed in motorsport. Her father, Bert de Heus, competed in the 24H Endurance Championship and GT racing, while the family business, De Heus Tractors, supplied construction and agricultural machinery. Originally it was her older brother who began karting at age three, but when he quit around age eleven, Emely seized the opportunity to step into racing herself, starting at the local track in Strijen. Her childhood was spent around race tracks, developing a natural affinity for the mechanical aspects of motorsport through her family’s tractor business and racing heritage.
EARLY SUCCESS
De Heus’ competitive journey began in karting, where she claimed victory in the 2020 Dutch Wintercup Senior karting series. In 2021, she made her single-seater debut in the Spanish F4 Championship with MP Motorsport, quickly adapting despite joining on short notice and facing the challenge of learning new tracks. Her progress continued in 2022 when she joined the W Series, immediately making an impact by scoring points in her very first race in Miami. This promising start highlighted her ability to adapt quickly to different racing series and established her as a rising talent in European motorsport.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2020: Won the Dutch Wintercup Senior karting series.
- 2022: Scored points on her W Series debut in Miami.
- 2023: Secured race win in Barcelona in the F1 Academy.
- 2023: Achieved a podium finish at her home race in Zandvoort.
- 2023: Finished 9th overall in the F1 Academy championship with 87 points.
- 2023: Contributed to MP Motorsport’s second-place finish in the F1 Academy team championship.
- 2024: Recorded a strong fourth-place finish in Abu Dhabi during her second F1 Academy season.
- 2025: Made her endurance racing debut at the Dubai 24 Hours.
- 2025: Became the first female driver in a decade to compete in Porsche Carrera Cup Germany.
REPUTATION
Emely has established herself as a determined and skilled racer with impressive adaptability across different racing disciplines. Her swift transition from karting to formula racing, and later to GT competition, demonstrates remarkable versatility and technical understanding. Racing with the support of major partners like Red Bull Ford during her F1 Academy campaign highlighted her marketability and potential. Despite facing the challenges of competing in a male-dominated sport, she has shown remarkable resilience and work ethic. Her ability to convert a pole position into a win in Barcelona and secure a home podium at Zandvoort exemplifies her focus, competitive spirit, and natural racing talent.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
For 2025, de Heus is focused on establishing herself in GT racing, particularly in her first full season of the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany with ID Racing Motorsport. As the first female driver in a decade to contest this prestigious German series, she aims to build on her endurance racing experience from the Dubai 24 Hours and develop as a competitive Porsche Cup driver. While specific long-term goals haven’t been publicly detailed, her career trajectory suggests aspirations toward professional endurance racing or higher GT tiers, leveraging her ongoing partnerships with sponsors like Red Bull to continue breaking barriers for women in motorsport.
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De Heus Family Background and Business
Emely de Heus Career History
Racing Achievements and Series Participation
W Series and F1 Academy Performance
GT Racing Transition and 2025 Plans
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