Gosia Rdest
Formula racing // Żyrardów, Poland
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Gosia Rdest is a Polish motorsport racer born on January 14, 1993. She has competed in kart racing, touring car racing, and single-seaters. Notable achievements include winning the Polish Kart Championship and IK-FIA World Karting Championship in 2011.
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Polish motorsport racer Gosia Rdest has built an impressive career spanning karting, formula racing, and GT competitions, gaining recognition for breaking barriers as part of the first all-female driver pairing in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge.
EARLY YEARS
Born on January 14, 1993, in Żyrardów, Poland, Gosia currently resides in Kraków. Her motorsport journey began in 2009, with her passion for racing ignited when she was 12 years old during an indoor karting session with her father. This early experience set her on a path that would lead to winning the Polish Kart Championship in 2011.
EARLY SUCCESS
After dominating the Polish karting scene, Rdest quickly progressed to more competitive series. In 2012, she competed in the Formula BMW Talent Cup before moving to the BRDC Formula 4 Championship in 2013. Her versatility became apparent as she transitioned to touring cars, including the Volkswagen Castrol Cup and the Audi Sport TT Cup, laying a foundation for her diverse racing career.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2011: Won the Polish Kart Championship.
- 2015: Made her debut at the Hankook 24H DUBAI.
- 2017: Secured 3rd place in TCR in the 24H Series.
- 2018: Won GT4 class at the 24 Hours of Dubai driving an Audi GT4 for Phoenix Racing.
- 2018: Made history as part of the first all-female driver pairing in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge at Daytona.
- 2019: Competed in the inaugural all-female W Series.
- 2019: Finished 2nd in 991 class in the 24H Series.
- 2022: Secured her second class win in 991 with MRS GT-Racing.
REPUTATION
Hailed as one of Poland’s premier racing talents, Rdest has earned respect for her adaptability across multiple racing disciplines. Beyond her competitive achievements, she serves as a motivational speaker, sharing insights on how racing skills translate to business and leadership. Her comeback to racing after motherhood further cemented her reputation as a determined competitor who breaks stereotypes in motorsport, inspiring a new generation of female racers.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Looking beyond the current racing seasons, Gosia aspires to compete in the prestigious DTM series and maintain her presence in motorsport for as long as possible. After concluding her racing career, she plans to mentor young drivers, leveraging her extensive experience to nurture the next generation of racing talent.
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Audi Media Center: Profile – Gosia Rdest
ThePitcrewOnline – Gosia Rdest for International Women’s Day 2018
Primespeakers – Gosia Rdest Profile
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