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Jenny Sonzogni became the first woman to win Italy’s Rallycross RX5 Championship in 2023 at 23, dominating karting for a decade before conquering single-seaters, rally, and GT racing.
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Jenny Sonzogni is an Italian motorsports star who broke barriers by becoming the first woman to win the Italian Rallycross RX5 Championship in 2023. At just 23, she’s already conquered karting, single-seaters, rally, rallycross, and GT racing with the kind of versatility that makes seasoned drivers jealous.
EARLY YEARS
Born around 2001-2002, Sonzogni started her racing journey at the tender age of 6 or 7 when she began karting in 2008. For a decade, she dominated the karting scene, collecting both junior and senior titles before making the leap to cars in 2020. That ten-year foundation in karting wasn’t just practice—it was preparation for the multi-discipline dominance that would follow.
OTHER INTERESTS
Like many dedicated racers, Jenny keeps her non-racing interests close to the vest. The woman clearly lives and breathes motorsports, though details about her life outside the cockpit remain as elusive as a perfect racing line.
EARLY SUCCESS
Jenny’s transition from karting to cars was nothing short of spectacular. After debuting in 2020 with a motorcycle-engined Predator PC010, she absolutely crushed the Italian Formula X Class B Championship in 2021, claiming the title with five wins in just ten starts. Not content to stick with one discipline, she boldly switched to rallying in 2022, proving that adaptability is one of her strongest weapons.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2008-2018: Multiple karting titles in junior and senior categories[1].
- 2021: Italian Formula X Class B Champion with 5 wins from 10 starts[1].
- 2023: First female Italian Rallycross RX5 Champion[2][3].
- 2023: Winner of Adriatic Champions Race Pink all-female event[2].
- 2024: Third in class on Italian GT debut at Monza in challenging conditions[2].
- 2025: Competing in Italian GT Championship Endurance series with all-female Faems Team[4].
INSPIRATIONS
While Sonzogni hasn’t publicly shared details about her racing heroes or influences, her participation in the all-female Faems Team suggests she’s inspired by the broader movement to elevate women in motorsports and create opportunities for the next generation of female racers.
REPUTATION
Jenny has earned respect across the motorsports community for her exceptional adaptability and skill across multiple racing disciplines. Media coverage consistently highlights her “absolute value” as a driver, and she’s become a role model for female motorsports initiatives. Her historic rallycross championship win positioned her as a trailblazer, while her involvement with the all-female Faems Team demonstrates her commitment to inspiring other women in racing. The motorsports community has embraced her positive influence, with no controversies or disputes marring her reputation.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Currently competing in the 2025 Italian GT Championship Endurance series, Sonzogni is focused on piloting her Porsche 992 GT3 Cup with the all-female Faems Team through races at Misano, Monza, Imola, and Mugello. While she hasn’t publicly disclosed long-term retirement plans, her continued involvement in diverse racing disciplines suggests she’s far from finished collecting trophies and breaking barriers.
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