Erika Monforte

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Speed is just a number; courage is what makes the difference between finishing first and finishing fearless.
Every time I strap into the car, I’m not just racing against others—I’m proving to myself that limits are only where you set them.
They told me to brake early for the corner, but I’ve never been good at taking advice—or braking early.

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Monforte

Birthday:

October 27, 1994 (31)

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WEC racing

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Pro

height (cm):

168

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Marco Bezzecchi, Valentino Rossi

GRRL! Number:

GRRL-0301

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profile updated: June 12, 2025

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.