Manuela Gostner

Manuela Gostner, born on May 19, 1984, in Bolzano, Italy, is an accomplished racing driver with a diverse background. Before entering the world of motorsport, she excelled as a professional volleyball player and was also an entrepreneur. Gostner's racing journey began almost by chance, inspired by her brother David and father Thomas, who were already involved in racing.

Gostner's career gained momentum after seeking guidance from experienced racing driver Giorgio Sernagiotto. She consistently improved, showcasing her ability to manage emotions and face challenges head-on. Notably, she secured a third-place overall finish in the 2017 GT4 European Series driving a Maserati Granturismo GT4 MC. In 2018, she continued her success in the Ferrari Challenge Europe – Coppa Shell, again finishing third overall.

In 2019 and 2020, Gostner teamed up with Rahel Frey and Michelle Gatting to compete in the European Le Mans Series on a Ferrari 488 GTE. Together, they achieved fourth place overall in 2019 and also participated in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2019 and 2020. In 2023 Manuela Gostner triumphed in the Coppa Shell at Le Mans.