Marta García
Formula racing // Dénia, Spain
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Marta García is a determined Spanish motorsports racer and first F1 Academy Champion. Her journey began with karting at age 9, inspired by Fernando Alonso. Notable achievements include winning the CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy and Trofeo delle Industrie in 2015, and the F1 Academy Championship in 2023. She continues to pursue her dream of becoming the first woman on the Formula 1 grid since 1992, stepping up to the Formula Regional European Championship in 2024.
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I spent the last five laps of this race defending a lot but finally I was P1, which is what I wanted.
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Marta García BIO
Marta García is a Spanish racing driver who made history by winning the inaugural F1 Academy championship in 2023, establishing herself as one of motorsport’s brightest female talents.
EARLY YEARS
Born on August 9, 2000, in Dénia, Spain, Marta began her motorsport journey in karting. While details about her family influences are limited, her natural talent quickly became evident as she rose through the karting ranks.
EARLY SUCCESS
García’s career took off in 2015 when she claimed the prestigious CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy and the Trofeo delle Industrie—a championship previously won by Formula 1 legends like Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, and Sebastian Vettel. She transitioned to single-seaters in 2016, competing in the Spanish F4 Championship with Drivex before joining MP Motorsport in 2017 as part of the Renault Sport Academy.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2015: Won the CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy and the Trofeo delle Industrie[1].
- 2023: Became the inaugural champion of F1 Academy, securing the title with two races to spare[1].
- 2023: Dominated the F1 Academy season with seven wins and 12 podiums[1].
- 2024: Competed in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine with PREMA Racing[1].
- 2024: Made her GT racing debut in the Ligier European Series at Spa-Francorchamps, winning race 2[3].
REPUTATION
As a trailblazer in motorsport, Marta has built a reputation for breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. Her dominant performance in the 2023 F1 Academy series showcased both her exceptional racing talent and mental fortitude. Beyond her on-track success, she serves as an inspiration to young women through initiatives like the FIA Girls on Track event, demonstrating that women can compete at the highest levels of motorsport.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
García’s ultimate ambition is to become the first female Formula 1 driver since 1976. Despite acknowledging the age challenges relative to the traditional F1 pathway, she remains focused on a step-by-step progression through Formula 3 and Formula 2. She is also exploring alternative career paths in endurance racing with LMP1 prototypes and potential opportunities in American motorsport series.
References:
Liquipedia – Marta García Profile
Dive Bomb – Women Spotlight Wednesday: Marta García López
