Hedda Hosaas

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  Norway’s Hedda Hosaas blazed from small-town motocross tracks to the global stage of Extreme E, proving that sometimes the most unlikely journeys lead to the most extraordinary destinations. This 24-year-old from Voss transformed from a mechanic with a dream into one of Norway’s most promising female motorsport talents.

  EARLY YEARS

  Growing up in the small Norwegian town of Voss, Hedda discovered motorsports at 15 when motocross caught her eye—not for any grand career ambitions, but simply because it looked fun and was popular among the boys[3]. What started as teenage curiosity in a male-dominated sport would become the foundation for a racing career that would eventually take her far from the mountains of Norway.

  OTHER INTERESTS

  While her current focus remains laser-sharp on motorsports, Hosaas has positioned herself as a role model for young aspiring athletes, consistently pushing herself beyond her comfort zone to inspire the next generation of racers[2].

  EARLY SUCCESS

  Hedda’s transition from motocross to rallycross marked the beginning of her serious racing trajectory, competing in the Norwegian Rallycross Championship before catching the attention of manager Ian Davies during a race in Denmark[1][3]. That pivotal moment led to her involvement with Extreme E, where she made her debut in Saudi Arabia after participating in the series’ Rookie test[3]. The leap from local Norwegian competition to international electric off-road racing represented a dramatic shift that would define her career path.

  NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Multiple seasons: Competed in three of four Extreme E seasons with Veloce Racing[4]
  • Career highlight: Achieved one podium finish in Extreme E competition[4]
  • Professional milestone: Secured factory driver status with McLaren[1]

  INSPIRATIONS

  While specific racing heroes remain undocumented, Hosaas draws motivation from the opportunity itself, stating “Motorsport is my dream. It is a big opportunity and I’m so thankful to be a part of Veloce”[3]. Her inspiration appears rooted in gratitude and the recognition of motorsport as the realization of her ambitions rather than following in anyone’s particular footsteps.

  REPUTATION

  Industry insiders recognize Hosaas as one of Norway’s biggest female motorsport talents, with particular strength in electric off-road racing[2]. Her reputation extends beyond pure driving ability—she’s viewed as a pioneer for women in motorsports, earning frequent media coverage for both her achievements in Extreme E and her role in breaking barriers. The motorsports community has taken notice of her dedication, especially considering her willingness to leave her job as a mechanic to pursue racing full-time: “I was a mechanic until I got the contract with Veloce as a development driver. Then I started to put my all into racing, I quit my job and went all in”[1].

  FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

  Looking toward 2025, Hedda aims to expand her racing calendar with more races and off-road events, building on her Extreme E experience to establish herself more broadly in the motorsports landscape[2]. Her focus remains on maximizing opportunities in electric and off-road racing while continuing to develop her skills across different racing disciplines.

  References:

  [1] RACER
  [2] BMGMT
  [3] Racers Behind the Helmet
  [4] ExtremeE.com