Simona De Silvestro

Simona de Silvestro, born on September 1, 1988, is a Swiss-Italian racing driver known for her versatility and determination across various motorsport disciplines. Nicknamed "Iron Maiden" and "Swiss Miss," she began her racing journey in karting before transitioning to open-wheel racing in Europe and later North America. De Silvestro made her mark in the Atlantic Championship, securing a historic win at the Grand Prix of Long Beach in 2008, becoming only the second woman to achieve this feat.

Her career then progressed into IndyCar, where she earned the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award in 2010. She achieved a podium finish in Houston in 2013, joining Danica Patrick and Sarah Fisher as the only women to achieve this in IndyCar racing history. Simona also ventured into Formula E, becoming the first female driver to score points in the all-electric series in 2016. From 2017, she competed in the Australian Supercars Championship, becoming the first full-time female driver in the Supercars era.

Beyond these series, De Silvestro has also been involved in Formula One as an affiliated driver for Sauber, ADAC GT Masters, and served as a factory Porsche GT driver. Currently, she is a Porsche factory driver. Demonstrating her passion for speed beyond motorsports, De Silvestro has also taken up bobsleigh, aiming to compete for Switzerland in the 2026 Winter Olympics. This showcases her relentless pursuit of excellence and her drive to compete at the highest levels across different sporting arenas.