Swiss · Thun, Switzerland · Born 22 August 1985Swiss racing driver known as 'Iron Maiden' for her fearless driving style in IndyCar, Formula 1 test driver, and Formula E pioneer competitor
Switzerland's most successful racing driver — IndyCar regular, Sauber F1 development driver and one of the most accomplished female racing drivers of her generation, whose IndyCar performances against the world's best male drivers earned widespread respect. Formula 1 combines driver skill with engineering excellence to produce performance at the absolute limit of what is physically possible. Career highlights included Sauber F1 Development Driver, IndyCar series regular (100+ starts), Formula E competitor. In formula1, technical refinement and competitive experience at the highest level are the hallmarks of sustained success — qualities Simona demonstrated consistently throughout her career. Few athletes in formula1 combined consistency and peak performance as effectively across the full span of a long and distinguished career. The standard Simona de Silvestro set across her career in formula1 reflects the level of preparation and competitive focus that consistently separates elite performers from the rest of the field.
First female F1 affiliate driver in decades, IndyCar success
How They Played
Aggressive racer known for wheel-to-wheel combat and consistency
Lasting Impact
Pioneering female driver who broke barriers in F1 and IndyCar
Career Honours
- Sauber F1 Development Driver
- IndyCar series regular (100+ starts)
- Formula E competitor
- Swiss motorsport pioneer
| Constructor | Season(s) | Races |
|---|---|---|
| Formula BMW USA | 2006 | — |
| Champ Car Atlantic (HVM/Rookie) | 2007 | 12 |
| Newman Wachs Racing (Atlantic Championship) | 2008 | — |
| Team Stargate Worlds (Atlantic Championship) | 2009 | — |
| HVM Racing (IndyCar) | 2010–2012 | — |
| KV Racing Technology (IndyCar) | 2013 | — |
| Sauber F1 Team (Affiliated/Test Driver) | 2014 | — |
| Andretti Autosport (IndyCar) | 2015 | — |
| Andretti Formula E | 2015–2016 | — |
| Nissan Motorsport / Kelly Racing (Supercars Championship) | 2017–2019 | — |
| Heinricher Racing / Meyer Shank Racing (IMSA WeatherTech) | 2019 | — |
| TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team (Test/Development Driver) | 2020–2022 | — |
| Paretta Autosport (IndyCar) | 2021–2022 | — |
| Shell V-Power Racing Team (Supercars wildcard) | 2023 | — |
| Career Total | — | 12 |
Swiss Athletes