Mathilda Paatz

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Colonia-Allee 15, 51067 Köln

Pioneering weeks for Paatz: Also nominated for "Girls on Track" in 2023

Mathilda Paatz, eines der aufstrebenden Motorsport-Talente in Deutschland, gehört auch in der Saison 2023 zum Sichtungskader des FIA-Projekts „Girls on Track – Rising Stars“. Im vergangenen Jahr verpasste die 15-Jährige im Finale nur knapp den Sieg und gehörte schlussendlich zu den besten vier Teilnehmerinnen der Welt. In diesem Jahr kämpft Paatz um eine wichtige Förderung für die weitere Karriere im Formelsport. „Ich freue mich, dass ich auch in diesem Jahr die Chance habe, mein Talent unter Beweis zu stellen“, sagt Mathilda Paatz, die im August bei Testfahrten in Frankreich zum ersten Mal im Formelauto saß. „Im letzten Jahr habe ich Weiterlesen…

3 September 2023 FIA Girls on Track

Difficult finish in Italy: Tough training year for Paatz in the European Karting Championship

For Mathilda Paatz, a difficult but instructive season in the European Championship comes to an end with the fourth and final round of the FIA Karting European Championship in Cremona, Italy. Together with DPK-Racing, Fernando Alonso's Spanish junior team, the 15-year-old was able to set some highlights, but the ambitious student's high expectations were not met. Nevertheless, Paatz is looking forward with hope to the remaining races this year, especially the World Championship in Italy.

August 3, 2023 FIA Karting EM

Good weekend at the Champions of the Future Euro Series in Cremona

At the fourth round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series (CotF) in Cremona, Italy, Mathilda Paatz from Cologne had a good but not flawless weekend: The DPK-Racing driver didn't really get going at the beginning of the event, but was able to prove her skills in the final heats and the concluding Superheat. The 14-year-old thus gained important experience for the FIA European Kart Championship race in a fortnight' time.

17. July 2023 Champions of the Future

Mathilda Paatz goes through ups and downs at the FIA European Karting Championship in Denmark

The third race of the season in the FIA European Kart Championship in Rodby, Denmark, was a rollercoaster for Mathilda Paatz. After an unsuccessful qualifying, which put an early damper on her hopes of reaching the final, the DPK-Racing driver got on better and better during the heats. In the last Superheat, which was all about a conciliatory finish, Paatz shone with a strong catch-up.

1. July 2023 FIA Karting EM

First frustration, then desire: Turbulent weekend at the FIA European Karting Championship in the Czech Republic

After a disappointing start, Mathilda Paatz literally got her act together again at the FIA European Karting Championship race in Trinec, Czech Republic: A technical defect destroyed the important qualifying session, so that the DPK-Racing driver had to start from the back of the field in the heats. The initial frustration turned into a desire for overtaking manoeuvres, so that Paatz shone with numerous position gains over the course of the weekend.

22. May 2023 FIA Karting EM

Paatz impresses at Champions of the Future in Trinec with strong catch-up chase

At the second round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series (CotF) in Trinec, Czech Republic, Mathilda Paatz impressed with a strong recovery: After an unsuccessful qualifying in which the DPK-Racing driver was thwarted by an opponent, she managed much better in the heats and gradually fought her way to the front. In the pre-final on Saturday, Paatz was able to prove her talent when she made up 13 positions. Nevertheless, the 14-year-old missed out on the final she had hoped for, but the steep learning curve gives her confidence.

8. May 2023 Champions of the Future

With a tailwind into the 2023 season: Mathilda Paatz remains a support driver with Deutscher Sportfahrer Kreis e.V.

Mathilda Paatz, one of the talented young drivers in international motorsport, will continue to be sponsored by the Deutscher Sportfahrer Kreis e.V. in the 2023 season. The Cologne native, who is competing in international kart races in Europe this year, is delighted about the important support. The aim of the joint cooperation is to inspire more women to take up motorsport.

11 April 2023 Other

Mathilda Paatz shows fighting spirit at the FIA European Karting Championship in Valencia

At the opening round of the FIA European Kart Championship, which took place last weekend in Valencia, Spain, Mathilda Paatz convinced as the only German participant in the OK class with a fighting performance. Although the driver from DPK-Racing, Fernando Alonso's Spanish junior team, was slowed down by technical problems on Thursday and thus had a lack of experience to show, the 14-year-old from Cologne remained optimistic until the end of the weekend. This ambition was rewarded.

27. March 2023 FIA Karting EM

Successful debut with DPK-Racing: Mathilda Paatz with strong season start in Italy

Strong OK debut for Mathilda Paatz from Cologne: At the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta, Italy, the 14-year-old, who is competing for DPK-Racing this season, convinced with a solid performance. After an unlucky qualifying, Paatz fought her way to the front in the heats with strong overtaking manoeuvres - and narrowly missed out on a place in the final. Nevertheless, the Rhinelander is satisfied with her debut weekend with the Spanish DPK team.

21. February 2023 WSK Series

Mathilda Paatz competes for DPK-Racing in the 2023 World & European Championship

The season planning is complete, the first race is just around the corner: Mathilda Paatz will start in the 2023 season for DPK-Racing, the Spanish junior team of Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso. The fast Cologne native will take part in the races of the FIA Kart European and World Championship and the Champions of the Future Euro Series. In addition, the first test drives in a formula car are on the agenda to be perfectly positioned for the future.

9. February 2023 Champions of the Future, FIA Karting EM, FIA Kart World Championship, WSK Series
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