Siri Hökfelt

Swedish racer Siri Hökfelt made history in 2025 as the first female winner in NXT Gen Cup history, cementing her place as one of the most exciting talents in electric junior touring car racing.

EARLY YEARS

Born April 17, 2006, in Ängelholm, Sweden, Siri Hökfelt started her motorsports journey in karting in 2016. She systematically worked her way through the Swedish karting ranks, starting with Formula Mikro before progressing to Formula Mini, then X30 Junior, and eventually X30 Senior—Sweden’s premier 125cc karting class. The progression wasn’t just about getting older and bigger; it was about getting faster, sharper, and hungrier with each chassis upgrade.

By 2019, she’d developed into what her team called “a very fast karting driver,” finishing second in the Sydsvenskan Kart Champion Cup that year. It was the kind of result that gets noticed—close enough to taste victory, which only made her more determined to claim it next time.

OTHER INTERESTS

While specific hobbies outside of racing aren’t publicly documented, Hökfelt’s commitment to physical and mental fitness is clear. She works with Jens at Procedos on targeted exercises designed to keep her “superstrong” during races—because staying focused in a touring car for the duration of a race requires more than just talent behind the wheel. Mental training and team building are also part of her regimen, reflecting the modern racer’s understanding that winning happens as much between the ears as it does on the track.

EARLY SUCCESS

In 2020, Siri made the leap from karts to cars, competing in both the Renault Junior Cup Sweden and Aquila Formula 1000. It was a baptism by fire—the kind of transition that separates the committed from the curious. She raced eight times that season, learning the fundamentals of car control, racecraft, and how to extract performance from machinery that demanded a completely different skill set than karts.

The following year, she continued in Aquila Formula 1000, logging four more races. Then came 2022, a pivotal year: Hökfelt was selected as one of four finalists in the Senior Category of the FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars program. Out of a global field of talented young female racers, she’d proven herself worthy of international recognition. It was validation that she belonged on a bigger stage.

When the inaugural NXT Gen Cup season launched in 2023—the world’s first 100% electric junior touring car championship—16-year-old Siri was ready. She signed on with Westspeed Racing Team, supported by Ward Racing for engines and chassis. In that debut season, she finished 15th overall with a best result of eighth place. Not flashy, but solid. More importantly, she was learning a completely new form of racing: electric touring cars with instant torque, different braking characteristics, and a competitive field that included some of Europe’s fastest young talents.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2019: Second place, Sydsvenskan Kart Champion Cup[1].
• 2020: Made racing debut in Renault Junior Cup Sweden and Aquila Formula 1000[2].
• 2022: Selected as one of four Senior Category finalists, FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars program[3].
• 2023: Competed in inaugural NXT Gen Cup season, finishing 15th overall with eighth place as best result[4].
• 2024: Improved to ninth overall in NXT Gen Cup with consistent top-10 finishes[5].
• 2025: Became first female winner in NXT Gen Cup history with victory at Sachsenring, also claiming her first podium in the series[6].
• 2025: Selected for Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky’s Race Apprentice program alongside Alexia Danielsson and Alice Liwell[7].

INSPIRATIONS

When Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky—one of Sweden’s most accomplished female racers—called to offer Siri a spot in the 2025 Race Apprentice program, Hökfelt’s reaction was pure disbelief: “I couldn’t believe it when Mikaela called.” The program, designed to support emerging female talent in Swedish motorsport, pairs young racers with mentorship, resources, and opportunity. For someone who’s been grinding through the junior ranks with support from sponsors like Brink Motorsport—one of only four Swedish drivers they’ve adopted—having a trailblazer like Åhlin-Kottulinsky in her corner is more than inspiration. It’s proof that the path forward exists.

Her support network also includes Andreas Andersson, who provided expertise and experience when she first transitioned to car racing in 2020, and Isac from Valtonen Racing School, a 23-year-old experienced driver who serves as her karting coach and mechanic. Their combined influence has shaped not just her driving, but her approach to the mental game—something she’s openly acknowledged as challenging. “It’s just the mental side of feeling slow. It’s not easy,” she once said, reflecting the honesty that makes her relatable to anyone who’s ever doubted themselves mid-competition.

REPUTATION

Hökfelt has earned a reputation as a steady, determined competitor who improves year over year. In 2023, she was learning. In 2024, she was chasing—and achieving—consistent top-10 results. By 2025, she was winning. That trajectory speaks volumes in a sport where progress often stalls or plateaus.

Her historic victory at Sachsenring in August 2025 wasn’t just about being the first woman to win in NXT Gen Cup; it was about delivering when it mattered. The win came in Race 2 at a track with deep motorsport history, founded in 1927 and known for its technical demands. In that same weekend, she also secured her first-ever podium in the series. The double achievement silenced any lingering questions about whether she could compete at the front.

What makes Siri stand out isn’t just speed—it’s persistence. She’s raced in every NXT Gen Cup event since the series’ 2023 inception, logging 25 races with one win, three podiums, and two fastest laps. She’s also competed alongside another female driver, Belgian racer Sita Vanmeert, helping to build a small but growing presence of women in the championship.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Hökfelt returned to NXT Gen Cup for the 2025 season—her third consecutive year in the series—continuing with Brink Motorsport. With her breakthrough win at Sachsenring already in the books, she’s no longer the underdog learning the ropes; she’s a legitimate contender. The goal now is clear: build on that momentum, rack up more wins, and push further up the championship standings.

Her involvement in Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky’s Race Apprentice program also signals bigger ambitions. The initiative is designed to accelerate the careers of Sweden’s most promising female drivers, providing not just track time but also media training, sponsor networking, and strategic career guidance. For someone who’s been seeking partners to support her racing—her website candidly notes “2023 and onwards – partners NEEDED!!”—the program offers a lifeline and a launchpad.

Beyond 2025, the path is still being written. Electric racing is the future, and Siri is already positioned in one of its most competitive junior series. Whether she continues in touring cars, transitions to single-seaters, or explores GT racing, she’s proven she has the skill, the grit, and the support system to go further. And if history is any indication, she’ll keep getting faster.

REFERENCES

[1] Siri Hökfelt Driver Profile – Driver Database
[2] 16-year-old Siri Hökfelt joins first-ever NXT Gen Cup season
[3] Rising Stars Profile Vol.12 – Chloe Chong & Siri Hökfelt – Paddock Sorority
[4] Siri Hökfelt returns to NXT Gen Cup to chase top ten
[5] Siri Hökfelt returns to NXT Gen Cup for third consecutive season
[6] Lukas Stiefelhagen crowned 2025 NXT Gen Cup Champion as Siri Hökfelt takes historic victory
[7] Mikaela Leads Women into Motorsport with Race Apprentice – Red Bull
Siri Hökfelt Racing Official Website
Siri Hökfelt and Patricija Stalidzane make history in NXT Gen Cup at Sachsenring – Racers Behind the Helmet