OFFICIAL WEBSITE

FLAVIA PELLEGRINO FERNANDES

Welcome to the official website of Flavia Pellegrino Fernandes! Here you can find out all about the exciting life and extraordinary career of "Flavinha", an outstanding personality with Brazilian roots who has found her new home in Germany. Born and raised in Brazil, Flavia discovered her passion for racing at an early age. With an indomitable ambition and an unshakeable will, she set out to realise her dream of becoming one of the best female racing drivers in the world. She is the first Brazilian female racing driver to have raced in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie and the 24-hour race.

With her charismatic personality and unrivalled talent, Flavia has won the hearts of motorsport fans around the world. Her impressive track record and unwavering determination inspire people of all ages and from all walks of life. On this website, we invite you to follow Flavia on her exciting journey, experience the highs and lows of motorsport and discover the stories behind the races. Be inspired by her passion and commitment.

FLAVIA'S ACTIVITIES

Senna-Project 2024

In 1982, Ayrton Senna’s career was up and about. That year, he raced 28 races within both British and European Championships with a Formula Ford 2000 (FF2000), winning 22 of those races, being 2 of them on the same day in different tracks!

In 2024, Flavia who is also born in 1982 also in São Paulo like Senna and has the same initials FF, among other parallels, the Brazilian race driver was invited to drive this iconic car (video!) of her biggest idol and inspiration! Results were very positive for this first dry run, being an amazing single-seater experience which will happen again.

DRIVER COACH

RACING DRIVER

TEST DRIVER

FLAVIA'S CAREER

  • 2011Tire Development in Germany

    Moved from Brazil to Germany to join the tire industry as a Subjective Tire Test Engineer in OEM development, focusing on tire behavior, vehicle dynamics, and performance evaluation.

  • 2017Nürburgring Nordschleife Testing

    Started professional testing activities on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, gaining extensive experience on one of the world’s most challenging circuits.

  • 2022Motorsport Debut

    Entered competitive motorsport through the Rundstrecken-Challenge Nürburgring (RCN), racing a BMW 325i on the Nordschleife.

  • 2023First NLS Victories

    Advanced into the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), competing in multiple platforms including the VW Golf, Hyundai i30, and BMW 325i. Achieved first race victories and became the highest-ranked female driver in the series. Also debuted in the Nürburgring 24 Hours.

  • 2024Championship Success

    Continued competing in NLS and the Nürburgring 24 Hours, securing second place in the championship standings with Keeevin Sports and Racing.

  • 2025Performance & Development

    Combined motorsport participation with an increased focus on sports car tire development and high-performance vehicle testing, while finishing third in the Ladies’ Trophy.

  • 2026FS Motorsport Team

    Competing in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) with the FS Motorsport Team in the VW Golf GTI Clubsport 8.

RACING WITH FLAVINHA

My passion has been burning for motorsport since 40 years. I was born in São Paulo in December 1982, influenced by Ayrton Senna, the great idol of all Brazilians. My enthusiasm for cars influenced me early on and it was always clear that I wanted to do "something with cars" in my life. I get an education as an automotive mechanics and worked for a few years in a small workshop in Brazil, but my ambitious goals drove me to greater things.

I wanted to become an engineer and studied at the FEI in São Bernardo do Campo. In 2004, I made the step into the tyre industry, where I was involved in the development of road tyres, among other things. In January 2011, I was invited by Continental to Germany to become the first female tyre test engineer in OEM development. Since August 2017, I have been testing for the industrypool on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife.

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FLAVIA'S NEXT RACE

 

NLS 1
14.03.2026

 

NLS 2
28.03.2026

 

NLS 3
11.04.2026

 

24h Quali
18.04.2026

 

24h Quali
19.04.2026

 

24h
14. bis 17.05.2026
 
NLS 6
20.06.2026

 

NLS 7
01.08.2026

 

NLS 8
12.09.2026
 
NLS 9
13.09.2026

 

NLS 10
10.10.2026

 

more to come ...
... in 2027

FLAVIA'S SUCCESS AND THE TROPHIES

VICTORY

Flavia celebrate a class win in the V4 class together with Keeevin Sports and Racing at the 12h Nürburgring 2023.

VICTORY

In 2023, Flavia won the Ladies' Trophy ("best female racing driver of the year") in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie.

2nd PLACE

Together with Eifelkind Racing, Flavia finished second in the V4 class at the NLS 6h race 2023 in a BMW 325i.

2nd PLACE

Flavia finished second place in class V4, in the second part of the 12h Nürburgring 2023 with Keeevin Sports and Racing.

VICTORY

NLS1 2024: Already in the first race of Season 2024, Flávia and her team took first place with the BMW 325i in V4 class.

3rd PLACE

ADAC 24h Qualifiers 2024

VICTORY

NLS #1 2024

VICTORY

NLS #6 2024

2nd PLACE

NLS #8 2023

QUESTIONS
ABOUT FLAVIA

1Where was Flavia born?
Flavia was born in Sao Paulo in December 1982. She lived in Germany since January 2011, where she works as a test driver in the tyre industry.
2Is it possible to meet Flavia in person?
It is of course possible to meet Flavia at the race track. During the race weekends, she takes time for personal discussions, photos and interviews.
3How can I support Flavia?
Motorsport is expensive. That's why Flavia is constantly on the lookout for partners and sponsors to support her on her racing journey. If you have a tip or would like to support her directly, Flavia would be delighted to receive a message or a call.

CONTACT TO FLAVIA

+49 (0)176 649 671 08

flavia@ff-driver.de

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