Liona Theobald
Sports Car racing // Hampshire, England
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Liona Theobald is a 19-year-old motorsport driver from Hampshire, England. She began racing in Ginetta Juniors at 15 and later moved to the Ginetta GT Championship, finishing 6th overall in 2023. In 2024, she competed in the GT Cup Championship.
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Being a female, I always strive to push forward females in motorsport and inspiring girls that they can do what they want, even in a male dominated industry
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British motorsport racer Liona Theobald is making her mark as one of the promising female talents in competitive racing, progressing from AutoSOLOs to the GT Cup Championship while consistently improving her race craft.
EARLY YEARS
Liona’s driving journey began at age 11 when she participated in MotorSport Vision’s YoungDrive at Brands Hatch. This early exposure to motorsport was further developed when she joined the Under 17 Car Club, where she gained experience with over 50 different vehicles. By age 14, she was competing in AutoSOLOs with Farnborough District Motor Club in her MINI Cooper, accompanied by her father who she affectionately called her “deadweight.”
EARLY SUCCESS
Theobald’s formal racing career began in 2021 with test days in a Ginetta before entering the Ginetta Junior Winter Series. In 2022, she completed her first full-time season in Ginetta Juniors with Assetto Motorsport, finishing 23rd out of 31 drivers while showing consistent improvement. Her potential was recognized when she was selected as one of 20 young talents for the Motorsport UK’s Academy Programme. The 2023 season saw her advance to the Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT Championship in the GT Pro class, where she secured sixth place in the standings despite missing the Cadwell Park round.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2022: Selected for Motorsport UK’s Academy Programme as one of 20 promising young racing talents[1].
- 2023: Finished sixth in the GT Pro championship standings in the Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT Championship[1].
- 2024: Achieved second place in a solo sprint race and two third-place finishes in endurance races at Silverstone in the GT Cup Championship[2].
- 2024: Won the Driver of the Weekend award at Silverstone during GT Cup competition[2].
- 2024: Winner of the Be The Next Walero Athlete Competition[2][4].
REPUTATION
At just 18 years old, Liona has established herself as a rising talent in British motorsport, known for her consistent improvement and strategic racecraft. Her selection into the Motorsport UK Academy program underscores her potential, while her rapid progression through competitive series demonstrates her driving ability. Her performance at Silverstone, where she secured multiple podiums and the Driver of the Weekend award, has further cemented her reputation as a promising competitor with excellent race pace and tactical awareness.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Looking ahead to 2025, Theobald has hinted at continuing her partnership with SVG Motorsport, though specific details remain under wraps. Her long-term aspirations include competing at the prestigious Le Mans event and advancing to British GT and European GT series to gain more experience. As an ambassador for women in motorsport, she remains committed to inspiring more females to enter racing, leveraging her involvement in initiatives like Motorsport UK’s Girls on Track School.
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Liona Theobald to Make GT Cup Debut
From AutoSOLOs to Ginetta: Liona Theobald’s Story So Far
Under 17 Racing Series
Liona Theobald Driver Profile
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