
Jaqueline Ricci
Rally racing //
Jaqueline Ricci is a trailblazing Spanish co-driver who has made significant contributions to the world of cross-country rallying and is helping break barriers for women in motorsports through her navigation expertise and participation in all-female racing teams.
EARLY YEARS
Ricci’s journey in motorsports began through family influence, particularly her father who was dedicated to the sport[1]. This early exposure laid the foundation for her future career in competitive racing.
EARLY SUCCESS
Jaqueline established herself as a skilled navigator, collaborating with various drivers including Enrique Reyes, Toto Ramos, Miguel Angel Valero, and David Spranger in prestigious events across challenging terrains[5]. Her adaptability across different driving partnerships demonstrated her exceptional navigational abilities early in her career.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2020: Runner-up in the Spanish Cross-Country Rally Championship’s side-by-side class[1].
- 2021: Runner-up in the Spanish Cross-Country Rally Championship’s side-by-side class for the second consecutive year[1].
- 2024: Joined Tibau Team, forming the first all-woman Spanish truck team alongside María Helena Tarruell Tibau and Rebeca Aramburu[5].
REPUTATION
Ricci has earned recognition as a highly skilled navigator in the cross-country rally community. Her expertise has been sought after by multiple drivers competing in prestigious events including the FIA European Baja Cup, the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies, and the Silk Way Rally[1]. Her pioneering role in the first all-female Spanish truck team further cements her status as a trailblazer helping to break gender barriers in motorsports.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
With Tibau Team, Jaqueline aims to compete in the Dakar Rally, one of motorsport’s most challenging endurance events[5]. This ambitious goal represents not just a personal milestone but a significant step forward for women’s representation in the world of truck racing competition.
References:
How to become a female racer and be afraid of nothing
Tibau Team Forms First All-Woman Spanish Truck Team
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