Mathilda Paatz

+49 (0)221 962 561 – 61

Colonia-Allee 15, 51067 Köln

Mathilda Paatz is part of the "Motorsport Team Germany" support squad of ADAC and DMSB

After a strong 2022 season, in which Mathilda Paatz set numerous highlights and was able to prove herself on the international stage, the signs are set for attack in 2023. In future, the Cologne-based driver will compete for DPK-Racing, the junior team of F1 world champion Fernando Alonso, in the European and World Championship races. In addition, the "speed girl" can look forward to an important support: Mathilda Paatz is now part of the "Motorsport Team Germany" of ADAC Stiftung Sport and the German Motorsport Federation (DMSB), one of the most important promoters of young talent in international motorsport.

17. January 2023 Other

Strong finish to the season: Mathilda Paatz puts an exclamation mark on the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

At the WSK Final Cup in Lonato, Italy, Mathilda Paatz made a strong statement at the end of the season: In qualifying, the KR Motorsport works driver achieved sixth place out of 79 participants. In addition, Paatz celebrated a third place in the heats. Although the season has now come to an end, the 14-year-old is satisfied with her performance. Her international competitiveness gives her hope for the challenges ahead.

14 November 2022 WSK Series

Mathilda Paatz draws a positive conclusion after the FIA Motorsport Games 2022 in France

Last weekend, Mathilda Paatz competed for medals at the FIA Motorsport Games in France. The Cologne native represented Germany in the "Karting Sprint Junior" category and competed with 30 other talented youngsters from all over the world. With 13th place overall, she just missed out on the top ten, but the 14-year-old looks back on an exciting and eventful weekend. Paatz already received a great honour on Wednesday: she was allowed to open the international event together with ex-Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa.

31. October 2022 FIA Motorsport Games

Instructive weekend in the WSK Open Cup: Paatz starts for the Kart Republic works team

Mathilda Paatz appeared in the new design at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato, Italy: The Cologne native will compete in the Kart Republic works team for the rest of the season. Nevertheless, the first appearance in the new colours did not go as desired. After a good performance, the Cologne native narrowly missed the final on Sunday. Nevertheless, Paatz was able to gain valuable experience for the upcoming challenges.

3. October 2022 WSK Series

Debut in the FIA World Karting Championship: Mathilda Paatz with a solid performance in Italy

World Championship premiere for Mathilda Paatz: At the FIA Kart World Championship race in Sarno, Italy, the Cologne racer convinced with a solid performance. Although she did not make it into the final races, the TB Racing Team driver was able to set some highlights and gain valuable experience. Paatz was in the middle of the field and has a satisfactory result after the weekend.

19 September 2022 FIA Kart World Championship

FIA Girls on Track: Mathilda Paatz is one of the best racing drivers in the world

Mathilda Paatz has made it to the final of the FIA project 'Girls on Track - Rising Stars'! The Cologne native was already one of the 14 best young female racers from all over the world and was now able to celebrate another success at the important shoot-out in Le Castellet, France. Paatz had to hold her own against seven competitors from her age group and convinced the expert jury, so that she qualified as one of four juniors for the decisive FIA-FDA Karting Scouting Camp of the Ferrari Driver Academy in November.

August 22, 2022 FIA Girls on Track

Podium at home race in ADAC Kart Masters: Paatz in third place in Kerpen

Mathilda Paatz ended the home race of the ADAC Kart Masters at the Erftlandring in Kerpen with mixed feelings. Although the TB Racing Team driver was able to climb onto the podium once again with a third place overall, her starting position in the title fight has not improved. Nevertheless, the 14-year-old remains optimistic ahead of the finale in Mülsen.

August 8, 2022 ADAC Kart Masters

Mathilda Paatz finishes WSK Euro Series in Sarno, Italy as best girl

Mathilda Paatz ended the WSK Euro Series in Sarno, Italy, with a strong performance: In the second and final race of the hotly contested championship, in which Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Co. also once competed, the Cologne native set important highlights. Paatz, who once again competed for the Italian KR factory team, battled for the top ten at times, put in a strong performance in the Pre-Final on Sunday and was ultimately the best girl.

August 1, 2022 WSK Series

Mathilda Paatz in the WSK Euro Series in Lonato, Italy, with a good learning curve

Bei der WSK Euro Series auf dem South Garda Karting in Lonato stellte sich Mathilda Paatz erneut der internationalen Konkurrenz. Die Kölnerin überzeugte in Italien mit einer guten Leistung und sammelte wichtige Erfahrungen. Obwohl sie das Finale schlussendlich verpasste, blickt Paatz, die in der WSK Euro Series für das KR Werksteam startet, auf ein lehrreiches Wochenende zurück, das Hoffnung für die zweite Saisonhälfte macht.

19. July 2022 WSK Series

Mathilda Paatz is one of the young talents at "FIA Girls on Track - Rising Stars"

Cologne-based racing driver Mathilda Paatz is climbing an important rung on the career ladder. As one of only 14 female racing drivers from around the world, the 13-year-old has been selected for the FIA's "Girls on Track - Rising Stars" project. There, Paatz has the unique opportunity to obtain one of the coveted places in the "Ferrari Driving Academy". In several competitions over the coming months, the schoolgirl will have to hold her own against international racing talent.

14. July 2022 FIA Girls on Track, Other

Paatz mit Platz zwei beim ADAC Kart Masters in Oschersleben erneut auf dem Podest

Die Freude war Mathilda Paatz beim ADAC Kart Masters in Oschersleben deutlich anzusehen. Mit einer starken, fehlerfreien Leistung erreichte die Pilotin vom TB Racing Team den zweiten Gesamtrang und durfte somit erneut auf das Podium klettern. Auch in der Gesamtwertung bleibt die Kölnerin hinter der Tabellenspitze in Lauerstellung. Bei den letzten Rennen kann Paatz um den Meistertitel mitkämpfen.

5. July 2022 ADAC Kart Masters
en_GB
en_GB de_DE