Patricija Stalidzane
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Patricija Stalidzane is a rising Latvian motorsport talent who made history as the first-ever female driver to stand on the NXT Gen Cup podium in 2024.
EARLY YEARS
Born on April 17, 2002, in Riga, Latvia, Patricija began her racing journey at a young age. She entered the competitive karting world in her early teens, participating in the German Kart Championship – KF Junior and the 26° Trofeo Andrea Margutti – KF Junior in 2015 at just 13 years old.
EARLY SUCCESS
Stalidzane’s early career showed promising potential in karting competitions before she advanced to more prestigious series. In 2024, she achieved significant success with the Girls Only team in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, securing victory in the SP8T class at the final round of the season alongside teammates Carrie Schreiner and Janina Schall, despite challenging wet weather conditions.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2015: Finished 15th in the German Kart Championship – KF Junior with 38 points[1].
- 2015: Participated in the 26° Trofeo Andrea Margutti – KF Junior, finishing 13th[1].
- 2016: Placed 19th in the German Kart Championship – OK Junior with 23 points[1].
- 2024: Became the first-ever female driver to stand on the NXT Gen Cup podium with a second-place finish at Sachsenring[4].
- 2024: Finished 5th in the first NXT Gen Cup race at Norisring, followed by two 6th-place finishes[2].
- 2024: Qualified 2nd at Sachsenring, just 0.005 seconds behind championship leader Calvin de Groot[4].
REPUTATION
Patricija has built a reputation for consistency and determination across 40 race entries, securing one win and six podiums for an impressive 15.4% podium rate. After returning from a three-year hiatus in 2022 to compete in the BMW M2 Cup, she demonstrated remarkable adaptability and resilience. As the best-ranked female driver in the NXT Gen Cup’s first half of the 2024 season (6th overall), Stalidzane is increasingly recognized for her competitive edge and ability to battle at the front of the pack.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
References:
Driver DB – Patricija Keita Stalidzane
NXT Gen Cup Norisring: Patricija Stalidzane the best female in the standings
Girls Only wins SP8T class at final NLS round of the season
NXT Gen Cup Sachsenring: First-ever female driver on the podium
ADAC GT4: Patricija Stalidzane joins Dörr motorsport
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