
Lola Lovinfosse
Formula racing // French
think it’s a really nice opportunity to be racing around all these tracks with F1, so I’m really, really excited
Lola Lovinfosse is a French motorsport driver who has built a reputation for her progression from karting to formula and GT racing, demonstrating exceptional versatility across different racing disciplines.
EARLY YEARS
Born on October 17, 2005, in Rouen, France, Lola was introduced to motorsports through her father, a former driver. At nine years old, she sat in a go-kart for the first time, marking the beginning of her racing journey. While growing up in Rouen and later studying at the FFSA Academy in Le Mans, she balanced her education with an intensive training regimen. Her parents have been instrumental in her development, with Lovinfosse acknowledging, “In my career, my parents have a really big job, they help me every day. They always support me, I’m really lucky to have them on my side”[1].
EARLY SUCCESS
Lovinfosse’s formal racing career began in 2018 with karting competitions. In 2019, she advanced to the OK Junior category where she competed in prestigious events including the World and European Championships. Her talent was evident when she secured an eighth-place finish in the Trofeo Andrea Margutti[2]. The transition to formula racing came in 2021 when she joined the F4 Spanish Championship with Drivex School. Despite facing challenges, she persevered and dominated the Female Trophy, winning 13 of 21 races[2]. Her career gained significant momentum in 2023 when she joined Campos Racing for the inaugural F1 Academy season, securing three podium finishes including one in Austria and two at Circuit Paul Ricard[1].
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2024: Made GT racing debut in Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe with Schumacher CLRT, achieving a Pro class top-20 finish in a 52-car field at Imola[1].
- 2024: Competed in F1 Academy with Rodin Motorsport, backed by Charlotte Tilbury, securing multiple podium finishes[1][5].
- 2023: Earned three podium finishes and 13 point-scoring results in the inaugural F1 Academy season with Campos Racing[1][5].
- 2021: Dominated the Female Trophy in Spanish F4 Championship, winning 13 of 21 races[2].
- 2019: Achieved eighth place in the Trofeo Andrea Margutti in the OK Junior category[2][3].
REPUTATION
Lovinfosse has established herself as a versatile competitor with the ability to adapt to different racing disciplines, from karting to formula cars to GT racing. Her determination is evident in how she’s overcome challenges such as funding limitations and injuries, including a fractured wrist[2][5]. Her performances in the F1 Academy, particularly her ability to charge through the field as demonstrated in Barcelona, have showcased her exceptional racecraft[1]. The selection for the 2024 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Junior Driver Program further validates her growing status in the motorsport community.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Lola aims to break stereotypes in motorsport and inspire more young women to pursue racing careers. Through her partnership with Charlotte Tilbury, she hopes to leverage the brand’s global platform to elevate her generation of female drivers[2][4]. She is determined to continue pushing boundaries in both formula and GT racing disciplines, with ambitions to climb the motorsport ladder toward higher-tier championships.
References:
Eyes on the Future: A Chat with Lola Lovinfosse
Lola Lovinfosse – Wikipedia
Lola Lovinfosse – Liquipedia
Meet the FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars
Lola Lovinfosse Makes Lamborghini Super Trofeo Debut
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