Pia Ohlsson

German endurance racing driver Pia Ohlsson has become a force in touring car competition, claiming back-to-back victories at the Dubai 24 Hours and establishing herself as one of the most successful female drivers in the Creventic series.

EARLY YEARS

Born in 1993 in Germany, Pia Ohlsson discovered motorsport early and didn’t waste time making her presence known. By age 16, she was already competing in the Dacia Logan Cup, cutting her teeth in wheel-to-wheel racing against drivers who likely underestimated the teenager sharing the grid with them. It was a baptism by fire, and she thrived in it.

Rather than wait for opportunities to come to her, Ohlsson founded Nano Racing, her own team, giving her a platform to compete across Germany and Europe in various touring car championships. The move was bold—most young drivers spend years trying to get noticed by established teams. She decided to build her own path instead, gaining invaluable experience not just as a driver but understanding the mechanics, strategy, and logistics that make a racing operation work.

OTHER INTERESTS

Information about Ohlsson’s interests outside of motorsport is limited in available sources, but her entrepreneurial spirit through founding Nano Racing suggests someone who isn’t content to simply show up and drive—she’s invested in the entire ecosystem of the sport.

EARLY SUCCESS

Ohlsson’s transition from national-level touring car racing to endurance competition marked a turning point in her career. Since 2020, she has competed in the NES 500 series, honing her skills in multi-hour races that test not just speed but consistency, strategy, and the ability to manage fatigue and pressure. In 2023, she began partnering with Christian Ladurner, forming a driver pairing that would prove formidable in endurance events.

Her experience at the Nürburgring—arguably the most demanding circuit in motorsport—became a cornerstone of her development. Racing there isn’t just about talent; it’s about survival, precision, and an intimate understanding of a track that has humbled countless drivers. Ohlsson’s growing reputation in NES 500 and Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie competition established her as someone who could handle the pressure of long-distance racing.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2025: Won TCE class at the 24 Hours of Dubai with asBest Racing, becoming the only female class winner in the race’s 20th edition[1].
• 2025: Secured second consecutive victory at Dubai 24 Hours in TCX class, confirming her status as a reference driver in Creventic competition[2].
• 2025: Won TCE class at 24 Hours of Barcelona with asBest Racing, sweeping both major 24-hour events in the Michelin 24H Series[3].
• 2025: Helped asBest Racing seal both TCE and TCX crowns with the #102 Cupra TCR DSG[4].

INSPIRATIONS

While specific inspirations aren’t detailed in available sources, Ohlsson’s decision to found her own team at a young age and compete in male-dominated touring car and endurance racing suggests a driver motivated by proving capability rather than waiting for permission.

REPUTATION

Ohlsson has established herself as one of the leading protagonists in Creventic’s touring car field, known for controlled, strategic drives that deliver results when it matters most. Her dominant performance at Dubai 24 Hours—where the #102 asBest Racing Cupra TCR controlled the TCE category—showcased not just speed but racecraft and consistency over 24 grueling hours.

As one of only six female drivers on the grid at the 2025 Dubai 24 Hours, she was the sole woman to bring home a class victory, a distinction that carries weight in a sport where women are still fighting for equal recognition. Her back-to-back wins at both Dubai and Barcelona in 2025 earned her special mention in the year-in-review of women in motorsport, cementing her reputation as a driver who doesn’t just participate—she wins.

Racing alongside teammates including Lutz Obermann, Silas Passos, Junichi Umemoto, Rafal Gieras, and Sebastian Schemmann, Ohlsson has proven herself as a team player capable of sharing driving duties while maintaining the pace and precision necessary for endurance success. Her partnership with Christian Ladurner since 2023 has been particularly effective, demonstrating chemistry and consistency across multiple events and series.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Ohlsson is confirmed to continue competing in the Michelin 24H Series with asBest Racing. The 2026 season will see her return for the 6H Abu Dhabi alongside Christian Ladurner and Henrik Seibel, with further appearances planned including the 12H Nürburgring and additional rounds in the series calendar. Having conquered both Dubai and Barcelona, she’s positioned to challenge for overall series honors while continuing to demonstrate that female drivers belong at the sharp end of endurance racing competition.

REFERENCES

[1] Pia Ohlsson takes class victory at 24 Hours of Dubai
[2] Pia Ohlsson wins 24H of Dubai in TCX class
[3] 2025: Women In Motorsport, a year in review
[4] Dominant One-Two Michelin 24H DUBAI Finish For Team WRT
[5] Pia Ohlsson – Driver Database
[6] Michelin 6H ABU DHABI 2026
[7] Michelin 24H BARCELONA 2025