Margaux Verza
Sports Car racing // Paris, France
The second race wasn’t my best pace, but I took advantage of events and brought home a P1 in class
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Margaux Verza is a French motorsports racer who has quickly risen through the ranks, transitioning from the Alpine Elf Europa Cup to making waves in the Porsche Sprint Challenge France.
EARLY YEARS
Born in France to a family of pharmacists, Margaux grew up with a passion for sports encouraged by her father. Her motorsports journey began in 2015 with her first track day experience as a passenger, not yet having a driver’s license. Despite no direct family connections to racing, her father played a crucial role in nurturing her interest while she balanced her academic pursuits, eventually studying automotive engineering at ESTACA and completing a double diploma with Cranfield University.
EARLY SUCCESS
Verza’s competitive racing career began in the Alpine Elf Europa Cup, where she showed steady improvement over two seasons (2022-2023). Her breakthrough came at Dijon-Prenois, securing her first top-10 finish and two class podiums in her second season. After transitioning to the Porsche Sprint Challenge France in 2024, she quickly adapted to the Porsche 718 GT4 RS, achieving a class podium and victory at Val de Vienne Circuit in just her second race weekend, establishing herself among the front runners in the GT4 category.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2023: Achieved a top-15 finish in the Alpine Europa Cup at Spa Francorchamps, despite missing practice due to a pre-event accident and having to learn the track in qualifying.
- 2023: Secured a class podium at Magny Cours, finishing 13th overall.
- 2024: Secured her first podium and class victory in the Porsche Sprint Challenge France at Val de Vienne Circuit, finishing fifth overall in the first race and sixth overall in the second race.
- 2024: Showcased rapid adaptation at the wheel of the Porsche 718 GT4 RS, quickly familiarizing herself with the car and competing at the front of the RSS class.
REPUTATION
Margaux has built a reputation for her exceptional adaptability, quickly mastering different cars and track conditions. Her resilience was notably displayed at Spa Francorchamps in 2023, where despite an unfortunate pre-event accident and missing practice, she secured a top-15 finish. Her ability to manage emotions under pressure and strategic approach to racing have become hallmarks of her driving style, allowing her to consistently improve and overcome challenges across different racing series.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Verza aims to continue fighting at the front of the field in the Porsche Sprint Challenge France and score significant points in the RSS class, building on her early success in the series.
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