Nerea Marti

Formula racing // Spanish

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nickname:

Nerea

Birthday:

January 2, 2002 (23)

Birthplace:

Albalat dels Sorells, Valencia, Spain

racing type:

Formula racing

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racing status:

Pro

height (cm):

164

residence:

Valencia, Spain

inspiration(s):

Susie Woolf, Nerea Marti's father and uncle.

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profile updated: June 12, 2025

Nerea Martí has emerged as one of Spain’s most promising female motorsport talents, showcasing her racing prowess from karting championships to the F1 Academy series.

EARLY YEARS

Born on January 2, 2002, in Albalat dels Sorells, Valencia, Spain, Nerea’s motorsport journey began at age nine when her father and uncle opened the Karting Horta Nord rental track. Despite initial reluctance from her parents due to the high costs associated with racing, her passion prevailed, and she began competing in karting at 14 when her family finally agreed to support her dream[1][2][5].

EARLY SUCCESS

Martí’s competitive career took off in 2015 when her family established the Karting Horta Nord competition team. She quickly distinguished herself in the karting world, becoming the first female driver to win the Campeonato de Karting de la Comunidad de Valencia in 2017 while racing for Praga España Motorsport. Her transition to single-seaters in 2019 was equally impressive, securing a second-place podium in her Spanish Formula 4 Championship debut and finishing the season as the second-best female driver in the standings[1][2].

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

2015: Won the Karting Horta Nord competition[1].
2017: Became the first woman to win the Campeonato de Karting de la Comunidad Valenciana in both junior and senior categories[1].
2019: Secured a podium in her F4 Spanish Championship debut with Praga España Motorsport[1].
2021: Finished fourth in W Series standings as best-placed rookie, scoring points in every race[4].
2021: Achieved maiden pole position in Miami during her second W Series season[4].
2023: Secured first pole position and podium finishes in F1 Academy at Valencia, Zandvoort, and Monza[4].
2023: Claimed her first F1 Academy victory at Le Castellet, finishing fourth overall in the championship[4].
2024: Secured a podium finish at the Abu Dhabi GP in F1 Academy[2].

REPUTATION

Nerea has established herself as an adaptable and consistent performer across different racing categories. Her ability to quickly master new tracks and racing conditions was evident during her rookie W Series season, where she consistently finished in the top ten. In F1 Academy, she further demonstrated her racing prowess with multiple podiums and a breakthrough victory at Paul Ricard. Her partnership with Tommy Hilfiger highlights her growing profile as she continues to break barriers for women in motorsports[1][4].

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

While committed to her motorsport career, Martí faces financial limitations that may restrict her options in single-seater racing beyond 2024. She has expressed interest in competing in Formula E, which could offer her a pathway back to single-seaters in the future. Unless additional funding is secured, she will need to explore alternative racing categories while continuing her quest to find the right position within motorsport[3].