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Gianna Pascoal from Bedfordview has been selected as one of only five new drivers worldwide for the prestigious More Than Equal Driver Development Programme, placing her among an elite group shaping the future of women in motorsport.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a rather unassuming introduction for someone already competing in Formula 4 and being tracked as part of an elite global development pathway in motorsport, Gianna Pascoal is quick to tell you that she is more than the helmet she wears on race day.<\/p>\n

At 16, the Bedfordview-based driver is emerging as one of South Africa\u2019s most promising young motorsport talents, but away from the track she describes herself in very simple terms: a teenager who loves dogs, gardening, friends, and the normal chaos of growing up. ‘Gianna is a fun, bubbly person with a very big personality.<\/p>\n

I love spending time with my dogs, my friends, even if it\u2019s just calling them or playing Roblox. I just like being a teenage girl and having fun,’ she says with a smile. Those closest to her see the same personality. ‘My family and friends would describe me as outgoing. I don\u2019t really care what people say. I just keep going. But I also love helping people.’<\/p>\n

From springboard diving to the need for speed<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Gianna\u2019s journey into racing did not begin in a karting school or motorsport academy. In fact, she was already a two-time South African champion in springboard diving before she ever sat in a racing kart. ‘I wasn\u2019t really into motorsport at first,’ she recalls.<\/p>\n

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Gianna Pascoal. Photo: PR WORX<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

‘My cousins took my dad to a karting track and he loved it. He wanted me to try it. I was 11 and I just thought, okay, I\u2019ll try it. I wanted to spend time with my dad.’<\/p>\n

That decision changed everything. ‘At first, it was just fun. But then I started feeling the need for speed and the passion just grew,’ she says. There was a defining moment when racing stopped being a hobby.<\/p>\n

‘I got invited to race in Bahrain and we got F1 tickets. Someone even gave us their VIP pass. I remember thinking, this is where I want to be one day.’<\/p>\n

Fearless from the beginning<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Gianna describes her younger self as fearless, a trait her mother still often talks about. ‘I was definitely a fearless child. I wasn\u2019t scared to try anything. I would always try what other people were too afraid to do,’ she says.<\/p>\n

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Gianna Pascoal. Photo: PR WORX<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

That mindset has carried into motorsport, where she is now competing in a world that remains heavily male-dominated. ‘It\u2019s been tough,’ she admits. ‘But I\u2019m grateful that I\u2019m just treated like a driver. I don\u2019t want to be known as a female driver. I want to be known as a driver.’<\/p>\n

Still, she is aware of what it means to be in her position. ‘Every now and again it does slip up because no boy wants to be beaten by a girl,’ she says candidly.<\/p>\n

Sacrifice behind the speed<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Behind the growing success lies a significant personal cost. ‘There have been a lot of sacrifices. Time, money, and even time with family,’ Gianna shares.<\/p>\n

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Gianna Pascoal. Photo: PR WORX<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Her mother often travels with her, while her father remains at home. ‘That\u2019s probably the hardest part. We sacrifice time together.’ There have also been moments of doubt. ‘Last year, there were one or two points where I thought about stopping. But I told myself you can\u2019t give up on a dream just because of a few lows. There are so many highs still coming.’<\/p>\n

Her motivation is rooted in both family and purpose. ‘My mom and dad always remind me it\u2019s not just about winning. It\u2019s about learning something every race and improving. And I also want to inspire little girls who want to race,’ she says.<\/p>\n

The leap into Formula 4<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The transition from karting to Formula 4 has been a major step. ‘It\u2019s extremely different. Now there\u2019s a clutch, gears, and you\u2019re strapped into the car.<\/p>\n

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Gianna Pascoal. Photo: PR WORX<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The biggest thing is learning weight transfer. The car moves so differently,’ she explains. She smiles when describing the challenge. ‘In a kart everything was stable. Now the car moves and you have to let it dance underneath you.’<\/p>\n

The racing itself is also more intense. ‘It\u2019s very close racing and mentally straining. Every move has to be perfect. You can\u2019t afford mistakes because someone will immediately take advantage.’ Her focus now is on improving highspeed cornering and adapting to the car\u2019s behaviour.<\/p>\n

Selected for a global elite programme<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Gianna\u2019s progression has been recognised internationally. She is one of only five new drivers worldwide selected for the More Than Equal Driver Development Programme, a global initiative co-founded by former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard and businessman Karel Kom\u00e1rek.<\/p>\n

The programme aims to identify and develop the first female Formula 1 World Champion. When she received the news, her reaction was immediate. ‘It was disbelief at first. Then excitement. It felt like all my hard work was finally showing,’ she says.<\/p>\n

The selection process was intense, involving interviews, assessments, and a training camp in Manchester. ‘It was very competitive. There were physical and mental evaluations, and then they made their final selections.’<\/p>\n

Being one of the few chosen carries weight. ‘It means everything. It feels amazing to represent South Africa on that stage.’<\/p>\n

A shift in motorsport<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Globally, female participation in motorsport remains low, with women making up only a small fraction of competitors in the sport. But change is underway, with structured programmes and increased visibility slowly reshaping the landscape. Gianna is part of that shift.<\/p>\n

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Gianna Pascoal. Photo: PR WORX<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

‘It shows that women can do it. It doesn\u2019t matter what gender you are. I am also conscious about representing South Africa. It means a lot to show that South Africa has talent. We are not just sitting on the sidelines. We can compete.’<\/p>\n

Life outside racing<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Despite the demands of motorsport, Gianna is clear that she still needs space to be a teenager. ‘My life can\u2019t just be racing. I still need to have fun sometimes.’<\/p>\n

She attends Minerva Virtual Academy, which allows her flexibility to balance schoolwork with training. A typical week is tightly structured: gym sessions, simulator work, track time, and schoolwork, with Sundays reserved for rest and family.<\/p>\n

Outside of racing, her interests surprise many. ‘I love gardening. People are shocked when I say that. They don\u2019t expect it,’ she says laughing. She also enjoys music, with ACDC\u2019s Thunderstruck among her favourites, and admits her comfort food is simple chicken and rice, even if McDonald\u2019s remains a guilty pleasure.<\/p>\n

The road ahead<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Gianna\u2019s long-term goal is clear. ‘Formula 1 is the dream but step by step. First F1 Academy, then Formula 4 overseas, then Formula 3 and Formula 2.’<\/p>\n

If that path succeeds, she could become South Africa\u2019s first female Formula 1 driver. ‘It would mean everything. It would show that people shouldn\u2019t underestimate South Africans.’<\/p>\n

But beyond titles and achievements, she hopes her story carries a simpler message.<\/p>\n

‘I hope people remember that hard work and determination really do pay off. Even if you start later or come from somewhere small, you can still make it,’ she says. For Gianna, the journey is only just beginning.<\/p>\n

Photos: PR WORX. Text: AZUSAKE LIMBA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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