Esmee Kosterman
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Esmee Kosterman is a Dutch racing driver who made history as the first woman to win in the Ford Fiesta Sprint Cup Benelux and has rapidly climbed from karting to F1 Academy.
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Esmee Kosterman is a Dutch racing driver who made history as the first woman to win in the Ford Fiesta Sprint Cup Benelux series and has rapidly progressed from karting to single-seater racing in just a few short years.
EARLY YEARS
Born on April 16, 2005, Esmee found her way into motorsports through karting, where she quickly showed promise with early podium finishes. While details about her family background and childhood remain private, her early exposure to racing clearly laid the foundation for what would become a meteoric rise through the racing ranks.
OTHER INTERESTS
Information about Kosterman’s interests outside of motorsports has not been publicly disclosed.
EARLY SUCCESS
Esmee’s racing potential was recognized early when she was selected for the prestigious FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars programme in 2020, where she reached the top eight—a significant achievement that highlighted her as one of the most promising young female talents in motorsports. This recognition came on the heels of her karting success, where she had already proven herself with multiple podium finishes. The transition from karting to cars came in 2021 when she entered the Ford Fiesta Sprint Cup Benelux, marking the beginning of her journey in closed-wheel racing.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2020: Selected for FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars programme, reached top eight[1].
- 2021: Made debut in Ford Fiesta Sprint Cup Benelux[1].
- 2023: Became first woman to win in Ford Fiesta Sprint Cup Benelux, finished second in Junior Cup and third overall[1].
- 2024: Competed in Indian F4 Championship, scored points on debut with 2 top-10 finishes[2].
- 2024: Named Best Woman in Lamera Cup[1].
- 2025: Competing in British F4 Championship with JHR Developments[3].
- 2025: Selected as F1 Academy wild card entry at Zandvoort with TeamViewer-backed Hitech TGR[1].
INSPIRATIONS
While Kosterman has not publicly discussed specific racing heroes or inspirations, her involvement with the FIA Girls on Track programme and TeamViewer’s female empowerment campaigns suggests an alignment with initiatives promoting women in motorsports and STEM fields.
REPUTATION
Esmee has established herself as a pioneering figure in European motorsports, earning recognition not just for her historic win in the Ford Fiesta Sprint Cup but for her versatility across different racing disciplines. Her progression from closed-wheel cars in series like the Dutch Supercar Challenge and BMW M2 Cup to single-seaters demonstrates a well-rounded skill set that has caught the attention of teams and sponsors alike. The support from TeamViewer and her selection for F1 Academy wild card entry underscore her growing reputation as both a talented driver and an inspirational figure for female representation in racing. Media coverage consistently highlights her role as a trailblazer, and no controversies or disputes have emerged during her career to date.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
As of 2025, Kosterman continues her campaign in the British F4 Championship with JHR Developments while making her F1 Academy debut at Zandvoort. Her wild card entry, supported by TeamViewer and featuring a special female role model livery, represents a significant step up in her career trajectory. While specific long-term plans have not been publicly disclosed, her steady progression through increasingly competitive series suggests ambitions for higher levels of motorsport.
References:
F1 Academy official site driver profile
Racers Behind The Helmet article
DriverDB profile
Formula1.com article
Official Instagram profile
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