
Kornelia Olkucka
Formula racing // Polish
I am enjoying it, I am very happy, always smiling
Polish racing driver Kornelia Olkucka is making waves as a promising talent in motorsport, transitioning from successful karting to Formula 4 racing with Maffi Racing in the 2024 F4 CEZ Championship.
EARLY YEARS
Kornelia started her racing journey at the age of 14 when she began competitive karting in 2018. While specific details about her birthplace and early childhood are limited, it’s known that her parents were supportive of her motorsport ambitions, giving her the opportunity to pursue her racing dreams. She has a sister named Natalia, who has also been acknowledged in Kornelia’s public expressions of gratitude for family support.
EARLY SUCCESS
After beginning in the Junior Max category of the Rotax Max Challenge Poland series, Olkucka progressively advanced to Senior Max and then to the DD2 Max class. Her talent in karting led to representing Poland in the FIA Motorsport Games in 2022, competing in the karting endurance category. These accomplishments caught the attention of Maffi Racing, who invited her to test a Formula 4 car in 2023. Following successful physical, mental, and on-track assessments at the Tazio Nuvolari circuit in Italy, she secured her spot with Maffi Racing for the 2024 F4 CEZ Championship.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2024: Finished 11th overall and second in the Women’s Cup in race two at Balaton Park during her F4 CEZ debut weekend.
- 2024: Led the Women’s Cup until the last lap in her first F4 race at Balaton Park.
- 2022: Represented Poland in the karting endurance category at the FIA Motorsport Games.
- 2022: Participated in the RMC International Trophy – DD2, finishing 25th.
REPUTATION
At just 20 years old, Kornelia has established herself as a determined and resilient athlete in the motorsport community. Her successful transition from karting to Formula 4 demonstrates her adaptability and commitment to the sport. As the first woman to race in the F4 CEZ Championship, she is becoming known as an advocate for women in motorsport. Olkucka emphasizes the importance of both physical endurance and mental toughness in her preparation, showcasing her professional approach to racing development.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Looking beyond the current season, Kornelia hopes to use her experience in F4 as a springboard to advance to higher racing series. She is also focused on developing her personal brand as a female racer in a male-dominated sport, with the aim of inspiring more women to enter motorsport competition.
References:
Rising star Kornelia Olkucka accelerates into F4 CEZ with Maffi Racing
Jandová, Olkucka and Sabaj make promising debut in F4 CEZ at Balaton Park
Kornelia Olkucka Instagram Post
Warsaw Motor Show Conferences
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