Austrian racer Lena Knötzl is making her mark in Porsche one-make racing, competing in both the Porsche Sprint Challenge Suisse and the Porsche Sprint Challenge Central Europe with MS Racing.

EARLY YEARS

While specific details about Knötzl’s early life and introduction to motorsport remain undocumented in available sources, the Austrian driver has established her home track as the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria—a venue where she’s demonstrated particular strength and local knowledge throughout her racing career.

OTHER INTERESTS

Information about Knötzl’s interests outside of motorsport is not currently available in public sources.

EARLY SUCCESS

Knötzl began competing in Porsche one-make championships, showing promise in the GT Winter Series at Barcelona in 2023, where she raced with co-driver A. Mayrl in a Porsche 992 GT3 Cup for MS Racing. By 2022, she was already finding success at her home circuit, securing a second-place finish in Class 11 at the Red Bull Ring during the Porsche Cup Suisse season. The Austrian demonstrated early on that she could deliver strong results when it mattered, particularly on familiar territory where she could leverage her knowledge of the track.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2022: Secured second place in Class 11 at Red Bull Ring in Porsche Cup Suisse[1].
• 2023: Competed in GT Winter Series at Barcelona with MS Racing, finishing third in class in Race 1[2].
• 2024: Competed in Porsche Sprint Challenge Central Europe at Red Bull Ring, finishing sixth overall in GT3 Cup Race 1 and fifth in GT3 ProAM class[3].
• 2025: Achieved second place in class at her home track Red Bull Ring in her first Porsche Sprint Challenge Suisse race of the season[4].
• 2025: Gained seven positions in class during race one at Imola with brilliant defensive driving[5].

INSPIRATIONS

Details about Knötzl’s racing inspirations and influences have not been documented in available sources.

REPUTATION

Knötzl has built a reputation as a fighter on track, known for brilliant starts and strong defensive moves that allow her to gain multiple positions during races. Her performance at Imola, where she climbed seven places in class during the opening race, showcased her ability to capitalize on opportunities and hold her ground under pressure. At her home circuit of Red Bull Ring, she consistently demonstrates exceptional pace and racecraft, making her a formidable competitor particularly on familiar ground. Racing with MS Racing in both the Porsche Sprint Challenge Suisse and Central Europe series, she competes primarily in the GT3 Cup and ProAM classes, consistently showing the kind of recovery drive ability that makes her difficult to overtake once she’s found her rhythm.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Knötzl continues her 2025 campaign in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Suisse with MS Racing, competing in various rounds including those at Imola, Monza, Mugello, and Misano. She is currently accumulating championship points throughout the season as she works to establish herself further in Porsche one-make racing.

REFERENCES

[1] Lena Knötzl gains seven places in class with strong recovery drive at Imola – Racers Behind the Helmet
[2] GT Winter Series Barcelona 2023 – Race 1 Results
[3] Porsche Sprint Challenge Central Europe Round 1 Red Bull Ring 2024 – Race 1 Results
[4] Lena Knötzl returns to Porsche Sprint Challenge Suisse, secures class podium at home race – Racers Behind the Helmet
[5] Porsche Cup Suisse: Lena makes the most of home advantage – Autosprint
[6] Lena Knötzl Driver Profile – Racing Sports Cars
[7] Porsche Sports Cup Suisse 2025 Championship Standings
[8] Porsche Sports Cup Suisse – Spielberg 2025 – Porsche Newsroom