Fabienne Wohlwend
Sports Car racing // Vaduz, Liechtenstein
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Fabienne Wohlwend is a pioneering racer from Liechtenstein who made history as the first woman to win a Ferrari World Final outright and has competed successfully across multiple racing series including the W Series and Ferrari Challenge.
EARLY YEARS
Born in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, Fabienne’s racing journey began at an amusement park in Ticino, Switzerland, just before her seventh birthday. Her father Edwin, a Ferrari enthusiast, gifted her first kart on her seventh birthday after she begged to try racing while watching her older brother Raphael. While pursuing her racing dreams, she followed her mother Rita’s advice to have a Plan B, completing high school and an apprenticeship as a bank clerk while competing in karting events across Europe.
EARLY SUCCESS
Wohlwend’s formal racing career began with karting championships, where she quickly established herself as a formidable competitor. In 2016, she advanced to the Italian F4 Championship, marking her transition to car racing. Her breakthrough came in 2017 when she joined the Audi Sport TT Cup and the Ferrari Challenge European Championship, where she made history as the first woman to win a race outright for Ferrari at Imola. This early success in the Ferrari Challenge, particularly in the Trofeo Pirelli Am division, cemented her position as a rising star in motorsports.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2007: 1st in Liechtenstein Kart Championship – Mini and Champions Cup – Mini[4].
- 2008: 1st in Liechtenstein Kart Championship – Super Mini and 2nd in Champions Cup – Super Mini[4].
- 2012: 2nd in Schweizer Kart Meisterschaft – KF3[4].
- 2017: 2nd in Ferrari Challenge Europe – Coppa Shell[2].
- 2018: 2nd in Ferrari Challenge Europe – Trofeo Pirelli Am and 1st in Ferrari Challenge World Final – Trofeo Pirelli Am[2][4].
- 2020: 2nd in Ferrari Challenge Europe – Trofeo Pirelli and 2nd in Ferrari Challenge World Final – Trofeo Pirelli[2][4].
- 2023: 2nd in 24 Hours of the Nürburgring – SP8T class[4].
- 2024: 3rd in ADAC Ravenol 24h Nürburgring – SP8T class[4].
REPUTATION
Fabienne has established herself as one of the most accomplished female racing drivers in the world, known for her exceptional skill and unwavering dedication to motorsports. Her historic achievement as the first woman to win a Ferrari World Final outright has solidified her pioneering status in a male-dominated sport. Competitors and observers alike respect her versatility, having successfully competed in both GT cars and single-seaters. Throughout her career, Wohlwend has demonstrated remarkable resilience and a positive mindset, consistently seeking to improve her craft while inspiring young women to pursue careers in racing.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Fabienne has joined forces with Célia Martin to compete in the ADAC GT4 Germany Championship with PROsport Racing, driving an Aston Martin Vantage GT4. This partnership represents a significant step in her career as she returns to full-time racing and seeks new challenges across different racing formats.
References:
Fabienne Wohlwend Profile – Hamariweb
Fabienne Wohlwend Lichtenstein – Ferrari Magazine
Fabienne Wohlwend: Life in the Fast Lane
Fabienne Wohlwend: Dedication and Hard Work is Key to Success
Célia Martin and Fabienne Wohlwend Team at PROsport for ADAC GT4 Campaign
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