A member of the Gostner family synonymous with Ferrari Challenge competition, Manuela entered the European championship with encouragement from her brother David at the end of the 2014 season. She became a regular name in the amateur Coppa Shell class over the coming years, winning two races in 2018.[2] Having entered the 2017 GT4 European Series Northern Cup to earn an FIA Bronze Licence, she was picked up by Kessel Racing to make up an all-female entry into the European Le Mans Series, with plans to make the grid for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.[3] The team, consisting of Rahel Frey and Michelle Gatting, finished fourth in the GTE championship with two second places and scored entry into the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing ninth in class and 39th overall.[4]
Prior to her motorsport career, Gostner was a professional volleyball player.[5] Manuela Gostner is also a mother.[citation needed]
Racing record
Gostner competing in the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans.The Gostner family entry competing in the 2023 12 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.
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