Biography
Bia is considered one of the top female drivers in the world. She started her Racing career when she was 8 years old in São Paulo Brazil. She is the Brazilian female that broke every record in Karting with many wins and championships. In 2003 Bia transitioned to Formula Renault Brazil where she was awarded Rookie of the Year and in 2005 she placed 3rd within the championship, becoming the first woman in the world to win a race in Formula Renault.
Parallel to her Racing career, Bia gained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business at FMU in São Paulo in 2007.
In 2008 Bia moved to IndyLights series, quickly becoming a contender for the championship and winning Nashville GP, and receiving the Rising Star Award that year. She raced 4 years in IndyCar.
From 2014-2019 she raced n StockCar Brazil. On 2020 and 2021 she took a break to give birth to 2 baby boys. On 2023 she is Racing in Truck Series Brazil in Mercedes Oficial team scoring 3 Pole Position and she has become the first female to win in the series.
Career
2023 | Copa Truck Brazil
2022 | SouthAmerican TCR - 6 races
2021 | 5th Place Sebring 12h GTD Class/ Pause for 2nd baby
2021 | IMSA Series in the U.S
2020 | Maternity Leave
2019 | StockCar Brasil
A.Mattheis/Ipiranga Racing
2018 | StockCar Brasil
A.Mattheis/Ipiranga Racing
2017 | StockCar Brasil
AmPm Full Time Academy
2016 | StockCar Brasil
AmPm União Química Racing (Bassani)
2015 | StockCar Brasil
AmPm União Química Racing (Bassani)
2014 | StockCar Brasil
AmPm Pro GP Team
2013 | IndyCar Series
Partial Season with Ipiranga Dale Coyne Racing
2013 | Indy500
• 15th place
• 4th fastest lap
• Biggest Mover (14 places) with Ipiranga Dale Coyne Racing
2012 | IndyCar Series
2 races IndyCar Series with Andretti Autosport
2011 | IndyCar Series
Full Season – Ipiranga Dreyer Reinbold Racing
2010 | IndyCar Series
• Debut in IndyCar Series
• 4 races
• Best Rookie/ Woman race finish at her race debut in São Paulo Brazil 13th.
• Best Rookie Qualified for Indy500
2009 | Firestone Indy Lights
• 1st Place at Iowa Grand Prix
• Indy Lights Most Popular Driver Award
2008 | Firestone Indy Lights
• 3rd place – Sam Schmidt Motorsport Team
• 6 podiums – St Peterburg, Iowa Speedway, Watkins Glen, Nashville, Infineon, Chicagoland
• One victory – Nashville
• Rising Star Award
2007 | A1 GP
• Rookie driver for brazilian team in China
• Testing in Europe
2006 | South American Formula 3
• 5th place
• 5 podiums and one pole position
• Award: São Paulo Citizen Driver
2005 | Formula Renault Brazil
• 3rd place in the general classification
• 3 victories in the season: Campo Grande, Vitória and Tarumã
• 4 pole positions: Campo Grande, Vitória and Interlagos (2 times)
• Winner of the “Golden Helmet” Award
2004 | Formula Renault Brazil
5th place in Formula Renault Brazil
2004 | South American F3 Lights
2nd place in South American F3 Lights
2003 | Kart
• Rookie of the year – Brazilian Formula Renault
• Best lap – Londrina and Campo Grande
2003 | Kart
• Champion – Sorriso Petrobrás Kart Cup
• 2nd place – Petrobrás Karting Selective
2002 | Kart
• Gold Helmet Award – Best Brazilian Driver
• 2nd place – Brazilian Championship
• 3rd place – São Paulo Championship
2001 | Kart
• Gold Helmet Award – Best Brazilian Driver
• 2nd of Brazil Kart Cup
• Pole Position – Brazilian Championship – cat. A
• 3rd place – Brazilian Championship – cat. A
• 3rd place – São Paulo Championship
2000 | Kart (Categoria B)
• 2nd place – São Paulo Campionship
• 3rd place – Parilla Racing Cup
• 6th place – Spring of Braga Cup, Portugal
• 38th place – World Championship – Braga, Portugal
• Gold Helmet Award from Racing Magazine – Best Brazilian Driver
1999 | Kart (Cadete Jr)
• 5th place – São Paulo Championship
• 13th place – Brazilian Championship
1998 | Kart (Cadete Jr)
5th place – São Paulo Championship
1997 | Kart (Cadete Jr)
3rd place – Brazilian Championship
1996 | Kart (Cadete Jr)
4th place – São Paulo Championship
1995 | Kart (Cadete Jr)
• 5th place – Brazilian Champioship
• 3rd place – Schincariol Cup
• 6th place – São Paulo Championship
1994 | Kart (Cadete Jr)
6th place – São Paulo Championship
