Sophia Flöersch
Formula racing // Munich, Germany
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German driver Sophia Flöersch began her motorsport career in the Ginetta Junior Championship in 2015, transitioning to single-seaters in 2016. She overcame a severe spinal fracture from a 2018 Macau Grand Prix crash, returning to racing and achieving notable successes, including becoming the first woman to compete in the FIA F3 Championship in 2020.
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FULL BIO: Sophia Flöersch
Sophia Flöersch is a German racing driver who has built a career marked by resilience and determination, progressing from Formula 4 to Formula 3 and now preparing for her INDY NXT debut with HMD Motorsports.
EARLY YEARS
Born in Munich, Germany, Sophia began her racing journey in the Ginetta Junior Championship in 2015, laying the foundation for what would become a promising career in motorsports[1].
EARLY SUCCESS
In 2016, Flöersch made the transition to single-seater racing in Formula 4 with Van Amersfoort Racing, finishing 19th overall in her debut season. Her progress continued into 2017 when she secured two podium finishes, demonstrating her growing skill and competitive spirit[1].
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2018: Competed in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship with Van Amersfoort Racing[1].
- 2019: Returned to racing after recovery and competed in Formula Regional European Championship, finishing 7th in the drivers’ standings[1].
- 2020: Became the first woman to compete in FIA Formula 3 since its formation, racing with Campos Racing[1].
- 2023: Secured PHM Racing’s first F3 points with a P7 finish at Spa[1].
- 2024: Joined Van Amersfoort Racing for the FIA Formula 3 season[1].
- 2024: Tested with HMD Motorsports at Barber Motorsports Park in preparation for INDY NXT[2].
REPUTATION
Flöersch has earned respect in the motorsports community for her extraordinary resilience, particularly after surviving and recovering from a dramatic crash at the 2018 Macau Grand Prix that resulted in a spinal fracture. Her determination to return to high-level competition has made her an inspirational figure, especially for young women entering the sport[1][4].
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
In 2025, Sophia will compete in the INDY NXT presented by Firestone championship with HMD Motorsports, making her debut at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 2. This move represents a strategic step toward her ultimate goal of advancing to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, as she sees the U.S. as “the biggest racing market worldwide” with a more supportive environment for female drivers[4][5].
References:
Van Amersfoort Racing and Jenzer Motorsport Name their 2024 drivers!
Flöersch to test for HMD Motorsports
Flöersch: The U.S. is the biggest racing market worldwide
Flöersch to make INDY NXT debut with HMD
Sophia Flöersch returns home after violent accident at Macau GP
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