Patricija Keita Stalidzane

Patricija Keita Stalidzane, born on April 17, 2002, is a 22-year-old Latvian racing driver making waves in the motorsport world. Stalidzane's journey began with karting before transitioning to race cars in 2018, making her debut in the Renault Clio Cup Central Europe. She quickly progressed, tackling the highly competitive ADAC GT4 Germany series in 2019 and returning for a partial campaign in 2020.

In 2024, Stalidzane embarked on a dual program, showcasing her versatility by participating in both the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie as part of the all-female Girls Only squad and the NXT Gen Cup. Her NXT Gen Cup debut was particularly noteworthy. In the all-electric series, she secured a historic second-place finish at Sachsenring, becoming the first female driver to stand on the podium in the series. She also had twelve top-ten finishes, with five of those being top-five results.

Building on her successful rookie season, Patricija returned to the NXT Gen Cup in 2025, supported by MEYLE automotive spare parts, with the aim of securing her first victory. Her participation contributes to the diverse grid of talented young drivers in the championship. Stalidzane's career is a testament to her adaptability and determination, marked by consistent improvement and a drive to compete at the highest level.