Erika Monforte
WEC racing //
Erika's Socials:
Erika Monforte, 22, Spanish-Italian racer from Barcelona, excels in endurance and open-wheel racing with technical precision, competing in Formula Regional and WEC teams.
Erika's Sponsors:
They told me to brake early for the corner, but I’ve never been good at taking advice—or braking early.
CHAT & RACER CALENDAR COMING
GRRL! Weekly Top-10 Newsletter
SubscribeSOCIALS:
VIDEOS:
FULL BIO: Erika Monforte
Erika Monforte is a Spanish racer who has made significant strides in GT racing and endurance competitions, building her reputation through championship victories and podium finishes across prestigious European racing events.
EARLY YEARS
Born in Barcelona, Spain, Erika grew up immersed in motorsports culture thanks to her father, a local mechanic specializing in performance vehicles. By age six, she was already helping in his garage and getting her first experience behind the wheel in a homemade kart. Her childhood was split between schoolwork and weekends at tracks, where she began competing in regional karting events by age eight despite limited resources.
EARLY SUCCESS
Monforte’s journey in professional motorsport took a significant turn in 2015 when she claimed the Ferrari Challenge Europe championship title, establishing herself as a formidable competitor in GT racing. This victory served as a springboard for her career, opening doors to more competitive racing opportunities in European series.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2015: Clinched the Ferrari Challenge Europe championship title[1].
- 2017: Secured a podium finish in the GTE class at the 4 Hours of Monza with Kessel Racing in the European Le Mans Series[2].
- 2019: Achieved class victory at the 24 Hours of Spa with Iron Lynx’s all-female crew in a Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO[3].
- 2022: Debuted in the FIA World Endurance Championship at the 6 Hours of Bahrain, earning 3rd in class with the Iron Dames squad[4].
- 2023: Finished third in the Formula Regional European Championship (FRECA)[5].
REPUTATION
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
For 2024 and beyond, Erika has secured a spot with Valkyrie Racing’s F1 Academy roster while also pursuing a developmental contract with Proton Competition for select FIA World Endurance Championship rounds. Her long-term vision includes competing for a full-time WEC Hypercar seat by 2026, with special focus on the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Beyond her personal racing career, she aims to establish a driver development academy for underrepresented groups, particularly women from Mediterranean regions.
References:
Ferrari Official Website
Motorsport.com
Autosport
FIA WEC Official Website
Valkyrie Racing Press Release
Have Erika updates or corrections? Please let us know – We’d love to keep this profile current.
