Manuela Gostner

Manuela Gostner (born 19 May 1984 in Bolzano) is a racing driver from Italy.^[1]

Biography

A member of the Gostner family synonymous with Ferrari Challenge competition, Manuela entered the European championship with encouragement from her brother David at the end of the 2014 season. She became a regular name in the amateur Coppa Shell class over the coming years, winning two races in 2018.^[2] Having entered the 2017 GT4 European Series Northern Cup to earn an FIA Bronze Licence, she was picked up by Kessel Racing to make up an all-female entry into the European Le Mans Series, with plans to make the grid for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.^[3] The team, consisting of Rahel Frey and Michelle Gatting, finished fourth in the GTE championship with two second places and scored entry into the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing ninth in class and 39th overall.^[4]

Prior to her motorsport career, Gostner was a professional volleyball player.^[5] Manuela Gostner is also a mother.^{[citation needed]}

Racing record

Career summary

Ferrari Challenge Finali Mondiali results

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

References

1. ^ "Le Mans: The Iron Dames". Racers – Behind the Helmet. 15 June 2019.
2. ^ "Manuela Gostner – Speedqueens". Speedqueens. 30 November 2017.
3. ^ "Kessel's All-Female Trio Starts Their European Le Mans Series Season Very Strongly". Daily Sportscar. 18 April 2019.
4. ^ "24 Ore di Le Mans, le "Dames" di ferro fanno meglio degli uomini (in Italian)". La Gazzetta dello Sport. 16 June 2019.
5. ^ "Manuela Gostner: "Dalla pallavolo alle corse, ora batto gli uomini com la Ferrari; che soddisfazione" (in Italian)". Sport Mediaset. 10 May 2019.

External links

• Profile at Driver Database
• Official website