The Fédération Internationale de l’Car (FIA), the worldwide governing physique for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has at the moment introduced the winner of the 2025 FIA Women on Monitor – Rising Stars Junior version, following an in depth and extremely aggressive choice course of.
Alana Gurney, who’s 12-years-old and representing Australia, has been chosen as this 12 months’s Junior Champion. Having pushed her first go-kart at four-years-old, Alana was racing only a few years later and has made a powerful begin to her profession, with a number of podiums within the Australian karting championships below her belt. Alana was chosen because the Rising Stars Junior version winner as a consequence of her distinctive consistency, maturity, and skill to study quick below stress each on and off the observe.
Now in its fifth version, FIA Women on Monitor – Rising Stars identifies, develops and promotes rising feminine racing expertise. The 2025 programme attracted over 82 candidates from the FIA’s 5 Areas, reflecting sturdy, and rising, world curiosity within the initiative.
From these candidates, 9 drivers aged 11-14 progressed to the ultimate analysis camp, the place they underwent a sequence of demanding assessments masking on-track efficiency, technical understanding, bodily preparation and private growth.
Following the ultimate evaluations, the judging panel convened to find out the standout participant amongst one of many strongest teams the programme has welcomed to date. All different finalists will proceed to obtain steering and assist as they pursue their ambitions inside skilled motor sport.
The 2025 version as soon as once more highlighted the significance of collaboration between the FIA and its companions. The ACI Scuola Federale joined the programme for the second consecutive 12 months, contributing its experience in each theoretical and sensible driver coaching. Pirelli equipped tyres all through the occasion, whereas OMP supplied racing tools and the official attire worn by all members.
The FIA stays dedicated to the event of younger feminine expertise, and the FIA Women on Monitor – Rising Stars Programme is an important grassroots initiative serving to to enhance entry and nurture younger careers in motor sport. By partnering with different organisations who share this dedication, it is ready to break down limitations and open up pathways for the following era of bold expertise.
Alessandra Malhamé, FIA Senior Director for Folks, Office and D&I, mentioned:
“Congratulations to Alana, who has proven excellent expertise, willpower and potential in profitable this 12 months’s Junior version of the FIA Women on Monitor – Rising Stars programme. This initiative is really serving to the following era of feminine drivers discover their place in our sport, and we’re all excited to observe their journeys and have fun their successes within the years forward.”
Burcu Cetinkaya, FIA Girls in Motorsport Fee Chairperson, mentioned:
“I’m actually delighted with the extent of competitiveness we witnessed this 12 months. Rising Stars has at all times marked an essential milestone within the growth of many younger drivers, and I’m assured it is going to be the identical for this distinctive group. We’re thrilled to see the programme return, and we stay absolutely dedicated to supporting every participant on her journey. Whereas at the moment we have fun one official winner, each lady who took half has demonstrated exceptional potential. They’re all winners in our eyes, and we’ll proceed to observe and assist them as they progress in our sport”
Alana Gurney, FIA GOT RS Junior 2025 winner, mentioned:
“I really feel extremely lucky to have been chosen for the FIAWIM rising stars camp. I learnt a lot on the programme and had the chance to satisfy different like-minded younger racers. I am honoured to have been chosen because the winner and excited for what the longer term holds. Thanks to the FIA and to everybody concerned in working this superb occasion.”
