Uncovering the Racing Phenomenon of Chloe Chambers

Before the Race

For Chloe Chambers, it's not the actual racing that invades her dreams. Instead, it's the minutes before she steps into the car. Her mind subconsciously goes through the motions of sitting in silence and then the dressing routine. Earbuds, balaclava, helmet with the head restraint already attached. Then she slides her hands into one glove before the other. Right then left. As she says, "My dreams are like a drama reality show. We skip the actual on-track parts, like watching 'Drive to Survive.'" Her round wire-rimmed glasses wobble with a laugh as she recalls these moments.

Despite her young age, Chambers has an impressive resume. In 2023, she became the first woman to start on pole and win a race in the Castrol Toyota Racing series. She also joined the official Porsche junior team and won the Porsche Sprint Challenge seven times. Two years ago, she competed in the W Series, the all-female predecessor to F1 Academy, under Jenner Racing. Her junior racing career is a laundry list of regional and national championship titles.

Life Beyond Racing

Despite her success on the track, Chambers doesn't allow racing to completely take over her life. Growing up, she was able to balance racing with other pastimes. She would swim laps, play the violin, and attend classes. Even now, when she's not on a plane or inside a race car, her life looks a lot like a normal 20-something's. She is an online student at Arizona State University studying business administration and management. She watches Netflix shows, goes out with friends, and watches Formula 1 races at Fuel Social Club.

Her surroundings contrast with the lavish racing career most fans imagine. Her head rests against one of the four nondescript cream walls she calls home. She wears a fuzzy fleece half-zip sweater as she lounges in her bedroom, casually recalling her career highlights. She didn't inherit a seat. Her parents, who are a financial advisor and a teacher respectively, balanced full-time jobs with managing her career. Her brother and sister have their own interests removed from the race track.

The F1 Academy Journey

Chambers is an anomaly in the world of racing. An American female driver who didn't come from a long line of drivers but has managed to enter the Formula 1 pipeline. As she traveled across the US to compete, she was one of the few girls driving. By third grade, she had polished her elevator speech, convincing her peers that "race car driver" is a real occupation for a woman.

During the 2025 F1 Academy season, the Red Bull Ford Academy Program will back Chambers. She's a perfect fit for the energy drink brand, with a serious yet quick-to-laugh personality both on and off the track. She has a kind of maturity and self-assuredness rare in a 20-year-old. She's quick to assure that the drive is more important than the win.

Looking Ahead

Both her win and Miami podium will reach a mainstream audience next year with the release of a "Drive to Survive"-style Netflix series. Chambers is conscious that her life could change, but her main focus will always be on the track. She is realistic about her goals and has shifted them to racing at the pinnacle level of motorsport.

The 24 Hours of Daytona, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Formula 1, IndyCar, Formula E - nothing is off the table for Chambers. Right now, F1 Academy is the best fit, and her goal for the 2025 season is to win the F1 Academy championship. She envisions herself standing on the top podium step again, looking for her family.