Swedish racer Louise Larsson made history as the first driver confirmed for the inaugural NXT Gen Cup in 2023—the world’s first all-electric junior touring car series—and has been steadily climbing the Nordic racing ladder ever since.

EARLY YEARS

Louise started karting in 2016 when she was around eight years old, getting her first taste of speed behind the wheel of a go-kart. Based in Nora, Sweden, she raced with SMK Örebro and quickly proved she had the hunger and talent to compete. Karting became her foundation, where she honed the racecraft and instincts that would carry her into car racing. By the time she transitioned out of karts, she’d already set her sights on making a name for herself in junior single-seaters and touring cars.

OTHER INTERESTS

Information about Louise’s interests outside of racing is not currently available.

EARLY SUCCESS

Larsson’s first major step into car racing came through the Renault Junior Cup Sweden, where she competed from 2020 to 2022. In her debut season, she finished ninth overall, learning the ropes of wheel-to-wheel racing in a competitive field. She improved to sixth in 2021, showing consistent progress, and in 2022, she secured her first podium finish while finishing seventh overall with 562 points racing for SMK Örebro. That single podium was a signal—she wasn’t just participating, she was pushing for results. It was enough to catch the attention of the newly formed NXT Gen Cup, which announced her as its very first signed driver in late 2022.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2022: Secured one podium finish in the Renault Junior Cup Sweden, finishing seventh overall[1].
• 2022: Became the first confirmed driver for the inaugural 2023 NXT Gen Cup season[2].
• 2023: Competed in the world’s first all-electric junior touring car series, the NXT Gen Cup, as one of three female drivers in the field[3].
• 2024: Transitioned to the Aquila Formula 1000 series, finishing tenth overall with 308 points[4].
• 2025: Competed in Formula Nordic JSM, becoming a frequent top-five finisher with multiple fifth and sixth-place results[5].
• 2025: Claimed podiums and top-five finishes throughout the Formula Nordic season[6].

INSPIRATIONS

When asked about her racing heroes, Louise didn’t hesitate: Swedish touring car driver Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky is one of her biggest idols. Åhlin-Kottulinsky competed in the Swedish Touring Car Championship (STCC) and carved out a successful career in a male-dominated discipline—exactly the path Larsson hopes to follow. Seeing a Swedish woman succeed at the highest national level of touring cars gave Louise both inspiration and proof that it could be done.

REPUTATION

Larsson has built a reputation as a steady, determined driver who shows up, learns quickly, and delivers results. She’s not flashy, but she’s consistent—a trait that matters more than raw speed when you’re trying to build a career from the ground up. Her willingness to embrace new challenges, from electric touring cars to single-seaters, shows adaptability and grit. In the 2023 NXT Gen Cup, she was one of three women in an 18-car international field, and she handled the pressure of being a trailblazer with quiet confidence. Described as a driver gaining valuable experience with every outing, she’s someone teams and series organizers can count on to show professionalism and progress. In 2025, her regular top-five finishes in Formula Nordic JSM proved she’s not just hanging on—she’s competing.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Louise’s immediate focus is continuing to develop in Formula Nordic, where she’s proven competitive and capable of podium finishes. As she gains more experience in single-seaters, the logical next steps would include advancing to higher-level junior formulas or returning to touring cars with greater backing and seat time. With her background in both disciplines, she has options—and the work ethic to capitalize on them. The goal, like it is for most young drivers, is to keep moving up, keep getting noticed, and keep proving she belongs at every level she reaches.

REFERENCES

Louise Larsson becomes the first confirmed driver for NXT Gen Cup – NXT Gen Cup
It’s a Good Learning Experience for the Future – Paddock Sorority
Louise Larsson scores more points in Formula Nordic – Racers Behind the Helmet
Louise Larsson – Driver Database (Legacy)
Louise Larsson – Driver Database
Three female drivers at the start of the all-new series NXT GEN Cup – Racers Behind the Helmet
One last dance of the season for NXT Gen Cup at Mantorp Park – Racers Behind the Helmet
2025: Women In Motorsport, a year in review – Racers Behind the Helmet
Strong season start for female racers in Formula Nordic and Nordic 4 at Anderstorp – Racers Behind the Helmet
2025 Formula Nordic – Wikipedia