Brazilian-Italian karting prodigy Vicky Farfus is making waves in international motorsport with the kind of fearless determination you’d expect from someone born into racing royalty—her father is BMW factory driver Augusto Farfus—but she’s carving out her own path with the Iron Dames squad, proving she’s got more than just a famous last name.

EARLY YEARS

Vicky got her first taste of karting at age 11, a relatively late start in a sport where most kids are already fighting for championships by that age. But late bloomers can surprise you. By March 2023, she jumped straight into racing—not at some local club level, but at international competition. Her debut season saw her finish third at the 50-mile kart race at Granja Viana, an impressive showing for someone who’d barely had time to memorize the rule book. That podium finish caught the attention of scouts, and it didn’t take long for the Iron Dames—the groundbreaking all-female racing program—to come calling.

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EARLY SUCCESS

In December 2023, Farfus impressed during an Iron Dames scouting initiative in Aragon, Spain, which led to her signing with the team in April 2024. At just 12 years old, she became part of a roster designed to nurture the next generation of female racing talent. Her first full season with Iron Dames in the Champions of the Future Academy (COFTA) program—a global karting championship launched by F1 Academy—showed flashes of real speed. At Round 3 in Italy, she posted the fifth-fastest qualifying time and was in contention for the win, looking right at home on the technical circuit. She followed that up with a 15th-place qualifying effort at Round 5, though a technical penalty in Heat 2 derailed her momentum. Still, the raw pace was there, and everyone noticed.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2023: Third place at the 50-mile kart race at Granja Viana in her debut racing season[1].
• 2024: Signed with Iron Dames karting program following strong performance at Aragon scouting event[2].
• 2024: Fifth-fastest qualifying time at Champions of the Future Academy Round 3 in Italy[3].
• 2025: Eighth place overall in the Champions of the Future Academy championship with 266 points[4].
• 2025: Competed in the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta in the OK-N Junior class[5].
• 2025: Competed in the ROK Cup Superfinal – Junior ROK with Kidix Driver Performance[6].

INSPIRATIONS

Growing up as the daughter of Augusto Farfus—a Brazilian racing legend and longtime BMW Motorsport factory driver—Vicky has motorsport in her DNA. According to interviews with her father, she’s set a clear and audacious goal: she wants to become the first female Formula 1 World Champion in history. It’s a bold dream, but when you’ve spent your childhood watching your dad compete at the highest levels of GT and touring car racing, audacity becomes second nature.

REPUTATION

Farfus is building a reputation as a gutsy, aggressive racer who doesn’t shy away from mixing it up on track. Her performances in COFTA throughout 2024 and 2025 showed she can qualify near the front and fight for wins, even against more experienced competitors. Finishing eighth overall in the 2025 Champions of the Future Academy championship—scoring 266 points and consistently running in the top ten—proved she belongs. The fact that she’s doing this while racing under the Iron Dames banner, one of the most visible platforms for female motorsport talent, only amplifies the pressure. So far, she’s handling it just fine.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

In 2025, Vicky continues racing with Iron Dames in the Champions of the Future Academy program, a key stepping stone for young drivers aiming at single-seater careers. The Iron Dames organization has expanded its program to include 16 drivers across multiple disciplines, and Farfus remains a central part of their karting operation. With each race, she’s gaining experience, sharpening her racecraft, and inching closer to that Formula 1 dream. Whether she makes it or not, one thing’s certain: she’s not here to play it safe.

REFERENCES

[1] Victoria Farfus and Mia Oger added to Iron Dames karting roster – Racers Behind the Helmet
[2] Iron Dames Welcomes Two Young Talents, Vicky Farfus and Mia Oger – Iron Dames
[3] Champions of the Future Academy Round 3 Recap: Onwards and Upwards – F1 Academy
[4] Champions of the Future 2025: Al Forsan Finale & Winners – Kartcom
[5] Winners of the First Round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta – eKarting News
[6] Victoria Farfus – Driver Database
[7] My M Life: Augusto Farfus – BMW M
[8] Iron Dames Reveal Full 2025 Racing Programme – Iron Dames
[9] Iron Dames sign two young drivers ahead of karting championships – Motorsport Week