NEED FOR SPEED: South African teen has Formula 1 seat in her sights
At just 16-years-old, Gianna Pascoal is shifting gears after making her mark in karting.
At 11 years old, Gianna Pascoal first climbed into a racing kart, having already mastered the basics. Her father introduced her to the sport after witnessing her passion. Embracing karting with determination, she rapidly progressed through ROK and Rotax championships, becoming the first South African woman to join the FIA Karting Academy. Pascoal's journey took another leap when she joined the Investchem MSA4 Series, marking her transition into single-seater racing and the pathway to Formula 1.
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