Lisa Billard
Formula racing // Normandy, France
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Lisa Billard, a French motorsports racer, born September 12, 2009, in Seine-Maritime, Normandy. She transitioned from successful karting to Formula 4, showcasing exceptional talent and determination.
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Lisa Billard is a rising French motorsport talent who began her racing journey at age 7 and has progressed from karting champion to Formula 4 competitor as part of Alpine’s Rac(H)er program.
EARLY YEARS
Born and raised in Normandy, France, Lisa was introduced to motorsports by her father, whose passion for racing inspired her to begin karting at just seven years old. Her parents have been instrumental in her development, with her father regularly seeking advice from Esteban Ocon’s father on navigating the competitive world of motorsport[1][4].
EARLY SUCCESS
At age 12, Billard broke through by winning the opening round of the 2022 French FFSA Junior Karting championship at Anneville in Normandy, catching the attention of several F1 junior teams. In 2023, she joined Alpine’s all-female Rac(H)er program, receiving comprehensive support including video analysis sessions with engineers from Enstone. After thorough preparation, she made her single-seater debut in the 2024 French F4 Championship at Magny-Cours and showed impressive pace during her second race weekend at Dijon-Prenois[1][2].
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2023: Won a maiden international podium at the FIA Academy Trophy in Cremona[3].
- 2023: Led the French FFSA Junior Karting championship throughout the season before losing the title in the final round[3].
- 2024: Made her French Formula 4 Championship debut at Magny-Cours, finishing with a best result of 16th in race two[1][3].
- 2024: Demonstrated excellent speed and racecraft at Dijon-Prenois during the French Formula 4 Championship[1].
REPUTATION
At just 15 years old, Billard has established herself as a promising talent known for her impressive speed and racecraft. She made history as the first female to win a French Junior Karting Championship race and was selected as a finalist for the FIA’s Girls On Track – Rising Stars program[1]. Her dedication is evident through continuous preparation, including regular simulator sessions and physical training under the FFSA Academy’s guidance[3][4].
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
For 2025, Lisa’s move to Iron Dames signals her ambition to secure top-five finishes in the French Formula 4 championship[1]. While continuing in French F4 remains a strong possibility, she’s also considering joining the all-female F1 Academy. Her ultimate aspiration is reaching Formula 1, with ongoing support from Alpine’s Rac(H)er program and mentoring from F1 driver Esteban Ocon positioning her well for this journey[1][2][5].
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Lisa Billard: “Esteban Ocon and I started out with the same people, in the same place”
Lisa Billard – FFSA Academy
Alpine’s Lisa Billard ahead of French F4 debut: ‘I’m more ready than ever!’
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