Gianna Pascoal

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  At just 15 years old, Gianna Pascoal is making serious waves in South African karting as one of the country’s most promising young female racers. This springboard diving enthusiast turned speed demon is quickly establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with on the international karting circuit. EARLY YEARS While details about her childhood remain largely private, what we do know is that this South African racer found her way into karting at a young age, eventually joining the ranks of the prestigious Worr Motorsport team. By her teenage years, she was already competing in junior karting categories, setting the stage for what would become an increasingly impressive racing trajectory. OTHER INTERESTS When she’s not tearing up the track, Pascoal has some surprisingly zen hobbies that balance out all that adrenaline. She’s into springboard diving—talk about trading one kind of precision sport for another—and has a passion for gardening. It’s a refreshing reminder that even speed demons need their quiet moments nurturing plants between races. EARLY SUCCESS Gianna’s racing journey began to gain serious momentum in 2023 when she competed in the RMC South Africa Junior Max series with Worr Motorsport. Her seventh-place finish with 308.5 points proved she had the consistency and skill to compete at a high level in South African karting. By 2024, she had progressed to the Senior MAX/OKN category, making the jump that separates the promising juniors from the serious competitors. Her international debut came at the prestigious FIA Karting Academy Trophy in Portugal, where she battled through challenging weather conditions—the kind of trial by fire that either breaks drivers or makes them stronger. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS 2023: Finished 7th in RMC South Africa Junior Max series with 308.5 points[1]. 2024: Progressed to Senior MAX/OKN karting category[3]. 2024: Made international debut at FIA Karting Academy Trophy in Portugal[4]. 2025: Listed in FIA karting events dossier, indicating continued international competition[5]. INSPIRATIONS While Pascoal keeps her personal influences close to the vest, her progression through the ranks suggests she’s inspired by the pursuit of excellence itself. Her willingness to take on international competition at such a young age shows the kind of ambition that doesn’t come from nowhere—though she hasn’t publicly shared which drivers or mentors have shaped her approach to racing. REPUTATION Worr Motorsport doesn’t mince words when describing their young star, calling her a driver with “exceptional race skills” who is making waves in South African karting[2]. The motorsports media has taken notice too, with positive coverage focusing on her talent and potential. Her debut performance in Portugal, where she battled difficult conditions, has only reinforced the growing belief that she’s got the mental toughness to match her technical abilities. In a sport where reputation is everything and earned slowly, Gianna is building hers one impressive performance at a time. FUTURE GOALS/PLANS With her inclusion in the 2025 FIA karting events dossier, it’s clear that international competition will continue to be a major focus. While she hasn’t publicly outlined her long-term goals, her progression from junior to senior categories and her move onto the international stage suggests she’s following the traditional karting-to-cars pipeline that has produced countless professional racers. At 15, she’s got time on her side and the backing of a solid team in Worr Motorsport. References: Driver Database – Gianna Pascoal Profile Worr Motorsport – Meet Our Drivers: Gianna Pascoal Worr Motorsport – The Rise of Gianna Pascoal Motorsport Fanatix – Gianna Pascoal Battles Through Stormy Debut at FIA Karting Academy Trophy FIA Karting Official Info Dossier May 2025