Luna Fluxa

Luna Fluxa is a Spanish-British karting prodigy who made history in 2024 as the first female to win an FIA international karting championship in nearly 60 years, smashing records while barely old enough for a learner’s permit.

EARLY YEARS

Born in 2010 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Luna grew up in a household where racing wasn’t just a hobby—it was the family business. Her English mother Lisa and Spanish father Lorenzo raised three children who all ended up behind the wheel, turning the Fluxa name into a motorsport mini-dynasty. Elder brother Lorenzo Fluxá now competes for Van Amersfoort Racing in the Formula Regional European Championship, while younger brother Lucas also races. With two older brothers tearing up tracks across Europe, Luna didn’t stand a chance at a normal childhood. Not that she wanted one.

At six years old, Luna started competitive karting—an age when most kids are still mastering riding a bike without training wheels. The following year, in 2017, she entered through the Spanish Automobile Federation’s ‘programa mujer y motor,’ an initiative specifically designed to attract females to motorsport. It was the perfect on-ramp for a girl who clearly had petrol in her veins. By 2019, she was competing across Europe, racing in the Alevin class and cutting her teeth against competitors who probably underestimated the tiny Spaniard until she left them in her dust.

OTHER INTERESTS

If Luna has hobbies outside of racing, she’s keeping them classified. No word on whether she collects anything other than trophies, reads anything other than telemetry data, or spends her downtime doing anything that doesn’t involve a helmet. At 14, with a racing schedule that would exhaust most adults, it’s a safe bet that motorsport isn’t just her career—it’s her entire world.

EARLY SUCCESS

Luna’s ascent through karting’s ranks was methodical and ruthlessly effective. She spent her early years mastering the Spanish karting scene before graduating to the WSK and IAME Euro Series, where she consistently reached finals—no small feat in fields packed with Europe’s hungriest young talent. In 2021, racing in 60 Mini, she dominated the IAME Euro Series X30 Mini championship, racking up 303 points and becoming the first female ever to win the series. She was 11 years old.

That victory put her on the radar of every team principal with half a brain and earned her a spot in the Mercedes-AMG F1 Junior Programme in 2022—a partnership that would prove pivotal. From 2022 to 2023, she raced for Prema in OK Junior, competing in the FIA Karting European Championship and WSK Super Master Series. At the 2023 WSK Super Master Series at Franciacorta, she ran as a frontrunner, proving she could battle wheel-to-wheel with the best. By 2024, she’d moved up to the OK class, competing in the FIA World and European Championships and regularly scrapping inside the top 10.

But it was the Champions of the Future Academy (COTFA) Senior class where Luna truly announced herself. She won six of the 12 races—a staggering 50% win rate—and secured nine podiums, finishing on the box in 75% of the finals. She sealed the title with one race still remaining, winning by a crushing 125 points over her nearest rival. The final victory came at Al Forsan International Sports Resort in Abu Dhabi, where she crossed the line knowing she’d just rewritten the history books. “It’s the first time they’re doing this event and it feels great to win it in the first year,” she said afterward, with the kind of calm you’d expect from someone twice her age. “I’m really happy to make history by being the second female to win an FIA Karting Championship since 1966.”

That 1966 reference? That’s Susanna Raganelli, the last woman to win an FIA international karting title. Luna had just ended a 58-year drought, becoming the first female Senior-class champion in COTFA history and only the second female FIA international karting champion ever. She was 14.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2021: Won IAME Euro Series X30 Mini championship with 303 points; first female to win the series.
• 2022: Joined Mercedes-AMG F1 Junior Programme.
• 2024: Won Champions of the Future Academy (COTFA) Senior class championship; six race victories, nine podiums, sealed title with one race remaining; first female Senior-class champion and first female FIA international karting champion since 1966.
• 2024: Competed in FIA World and European Championships (OK class), regularly battling inside the top 10.
• 2024: Participated in F1 Academy’s “Discover Your Drive” programme.
• Received Autosport magazine’s Rising Star Award.

INSPIRATIONS

Luna hasn’t publicly named her heroes, but growing up in a racing family with two brothers already on track likely provided all the inspiration—and competition—she needed. The Spanish federation’s women-in-motorsport initiative gave her the entry point, but what she’s done since suggests she’s driven less by who came before and more by what’s still ahead.

REPUTATION

Within the industry, Luna is regarded as one of Spain’s most promising rising stars—a driver earmarked as “one to watch” by anyone paying attention. Her consistency is her calling card: in the 2024 COTFA season, she scored points in all but one race, a feat that requires not just speed but composure and racecraft beyond her years. Campos Racing, which signed her for a 2026 F4 Spain debut, didn’t mince words: “She is a driver who has already made history in karting… With her natural talent and the support we will provide, we are determined to see her continue making history for women in motorsport.”

Her partnership with the Iron Dames—the all-female racing initiative—has positioned her as a source of inspiration for young girls eyeing motorsport careers, though Luna seems less interested in being a symbol and more focused on being fast. The Mercedes Junior Programme’s continued backing signals serious belief in her potential, and her involvement with F1 Academy’s development efforts suggests she’s being groomed for a long-term ascent through the ranks. Media coverage is universally positive, highlighting her historic achievements and her natural talent, and she’s firmly on every motorsport fan’s radar as she climbs the ladder.

She’s not been involved in any controversies, disputes, or drama—just relentless, methodical progression. When asked about her 2024 season, she reflected with characteristic focus: “I think I’ve developed very good over this season. I’ve learnt a lot, and I’m very happy to continue and very excited.” It’s the kind of answer that reveals nothing and everything: she’s humble, hungry, and paying attention.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

In 2026, Luna will make her Formula 4 debut with Campos Racing in the Spanish F4 Championship, supported by the Mercedes Junior Programme. It’s a significant step up from karting and a natural next rung on the ladder toward single-seater stardom. “I am very happy and excited to announce that in 2026 I will be racing in Spanish Formula 4 with Campos Racing, with the incredible support of the Mercedes Junior Program,” she said when the deal was announced. “It is a dream come true and a very important step in my career. I can’t wait to start this new adventure with such an incredible team.”

With backing from Mercedes, Iron Dames, and F1 Academy, Luna has the infrastructure around her to succeed. Whether she can translate karting dominance into F4 success—and beyond—remains to be seen, but if history is any guide, betting against her would be foolish. She’s already rewritten the record books once. There’s no reason to think she’s done.

References:

Iron Dames Official Announcement
Dive-Bomb Motorsport Article
Campos Racing Official Announcement
Racers Behind the Helmet Feature
F1 Academy Interview
Wikipedia Entry
Majorca Daily Bulletin Article