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Marta García – Female Formula Racer

Marta García

Formula racing // Spanish

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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nickname:
Martita
Birthday:
August 8, 2000 (25)
Birthplace:
Dénia, Spain
racing type:
Formula racing
racing status:
Pro
height:
164
residence:
Valencia, Spain
inspiration(s):
Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, Susie Wolff, Marta's dad
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profile updated: June 12, 2025

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

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News

IRON DAMES' MARTA GARCIA, CELIA MARTIN, and KAREN GAILLARD hit the track in the ELMS rookie test

CELIA MARTIN, KAREN GAILLARD & MARTA GARCIA Test LMGT3

LENA BÜHLER calls for multi-year funding to help female racers climb the motorsport ladder

LENA BÜHLER Joins Formula E All-Female Test, Calls for Change

MAYA WEUG Eyes Home F1 Academy Comeback at Zandvoort

MAYA WEUG Eyes Home F1 Academy Comeback at Zandvoort

MARTA GARCIA Targets Top-15 in Formula Regional After F1 Academy

MARTA GARCIA Targets Top-15 in Formula Regional After F1 Academy

MARTA GARCIA to make her Formula E test debut

MARTA GARCIA Makes Formula E Test Debut at Berlin Rookie Test

F1 ACADEMY returns in 2024 with FIA backing and 15 incredible female racers

F1 Academy Returns with All 10 F1 Teams Supporting Women

Hamda Al Qubaisi, Amna Al Qubaisi, Emely de Heus

HAMDA AL QUBAISI Joins Red Bull Academy with MP Motorsport

SUSIE WOLFF leads F1 Academy's push for women in motorsport

MARTA GARCÍA Makes History as First F1 Academy Champion

MARTA GARCÍA Reigning F1 Academy Champion to Make GT Racing Debut with Iron Dames at Spa Francorchamps

MARTA GARCIA Dominates Inaugural F1 Academy Season

MARTA GARCIA Secures PREMA FRECA Seat as F1 Academy Champ

MARTA GARCIA Secures PREMA FRECA Seat as F1 Academy Champ

JESSICA EDGAR Wins First F1 Academy Race in Austin Finale

JESSICA EDGAR Wins First F1 Academy Race in Austin Finale

MARTA GARCIA Wins Inaugural F1 Academy Championship at COTA

MARTA GARCIA Wins Inaugural F1 Academy Championship at COTA

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