Vanesa Silkunaite

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  Vanesa Silkunaite represents the exciting future of women in motorsports, already making waves in international karting competitions at just 13 years old while rising through the ranks with prestigious team VDK Racing.

  EARLY YEARS

  Born on March 28, 2011 in Kaunas, Lithuania, Vanesa began her racing journey as a young teenager, quickly developing the skills and determination that would propel her into competitive karting[2].

  EARLY SUCCESS

  Silkunaite’s capability became evident during the IAME Winter Cup in Valencia, where despite technical challenges, she demonstrated exceptional racecraft with strong overtaking moves and consistently high finishes[4][5]. Her talent for maintaining composure under pressure and navigating race incidents with maturity beyond her years caught the attention of top teams, leading to her association with the Champions of the Future Academy, where emerging drivers receive mentorship from Formula 2 and F1 Academy professionals[2].

  NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2024: Won the Girls On Track – Rising Stars junior selection, supported by the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission and Ferrari Driver Academy[5].
  • 2024: Competed with CRG Factory Team and Koski Motorsport, building experience in international competitions[5].
  • 2025: Signed with VDK Racing to compete in the OK Junior (OKJ) category[1][5].

  REPUTATION

  Vanesa has quickly established herself as one of karting’s most promising young female talents, known for her focus, team spirit, and relentless drive for improvement. Her social media updates frequently highlight strong qualifying performances and resilience after challenging race moments, showcasing a competitive mindset that has earned respect throughout the paddock[3].

  FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

  For 2025, Silkunaite’s racing program includes competing in the IAME Winter Cup (X30 Junior), Champions of the Future series, CIK FIA European Championship, WSK Euro Series, and the CIK FIA World Championship with VDK Racing[5]. These competitions will provide international exposure against elite junior drivers, utilizing KR chassis and IAME engines as she builds toward her long-term ambition of advancing through the motorsport ladder to professional racing in formula categories[5].

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