curated by GRRL! updated: January 25, 2026

Bio Excerpt: Shi Wei, nicknamed “Tiedou,” crashed through barriers that most people didn’t even know existed. This Chinese driver didn’t just break into motorsports—she obliterated the door, becoming the first driver from China to compete in F1 Academy. Born in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, her journey from video game... (full bio below ↓↓)

Shi Wei

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nickname:
Wei
Birthday:
Unknown
Birthplace:
Baotou, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
racing type:
Formula racing
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height:
176cm
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GRRL! Number:
GRRL-0413

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(last updated 2026-01-25

Shi Wei, known by her nickname “Tiedou,” is a Chinese race car driver, extreme sports enthusiast, and social media influencer who made history as the first driver from China to compete in the F1 Academy.

EARLY YEARS

Born in Baotou, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Shi Wei’s earliest exposure to racing came through an unlikely source: video games. “When I was young