Personal Information
Nationality:
Swiss
Date of Birth:
September 01, 1988
Place of Residence:
Zürich, Switzerland
Family Status:
single
Height/Weight:
171 cm/70 kg
Hobbies:
Tennis, Golf, Skiing, Music
Twitter:
@simdesilvestro
Instagram:
simonadesilvestro
Sporting Career
2017–2019
- First woman to race full-time in the Australian Supercars series with Kelly Racing (Nissan) and Team Harvey Norman.
- Formel E Venturi test driver
2016
- Formula E with Andretti Autosport and 1st and only woman in history to score points.
2015
- IndyCar with Andretti Autosport; finished P4 in New Orleans and P19 at 99th Indianapolis 500 Formula E debut at season final in London with Andretti Autosport.
2014
- Sauber F1 Team affiliated driver.
2013
- Team KV IndyCar; wins her first IndyCar podium spot.
2012
- Raced underpowered HVM-Racing Lotus in IndyCar.
2011
- IndyCar with HVM racing; took fastest lap at São Paulo.
2010
- IndyCar Series debut; Indy 500 Rookie of the Year, Tony Renna Firestone Rising Star.
2009
- Third overall in Toyota Atlantic with four wins.
2008
- Wins Long Beach, California in Toyota Atlantic.
2007
- Tested a Campos GP2 car and raced in Toyota Atlantic.
2006
- Fourth overall in Formula BWW USA; five podiums.
2005
- Raced for Cram in Italian Formula Renault.