Naomi Schiff

Naomi Schiff (born 18 May 1994) is a Rwandan-Belgian professional female racing driver. She was born in Belgium, grew up in South Africa, and now lives in the United Kingdom.[1][2][3] She was appointed the diversity and inclusion ambassador for the W Series in 2020.[4]

Naomi Schiff
Nationality Rwandan
Belgian
via dual nationality
Born (1994-05-18) 18 May 1994
Antwerp, Belgium
Previous series
2010
2014
2015
2019		Southern African Formula Volkswagen
Clio Cup China Series
KTM X-Bow GT4
W Series

Career

Schiff began her career in single-seater racing cars at age 16 in 2010 in the Southern African Formula Volkswagen. With 7 points she completed the season in 17th place. In 2011, she took part in four races in the Bridgestone Special Open trophy. She drove for the CK Racing team but however she was not classified.

After a year break in racing, Schiff appeared in the team RC Formula during a round on the track Ciudad del Motor de Aragón European Cup Formula Renault 2.0. Similarly, she appeared at the start of Supercar Challenge Superlights - SR3 in GH Motorsport team.[5][6][7]

Schiff won the 2014 Clio Cup China Series with 135 points.[8] That same year she also competed in the 24 Hours of Zolder. The following year she won the KTM X-Bow GT4 with her teammate Reinhard Kofler.[9]

In 2018, she competed in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, finishing 2nd in her class.[10]

In February 2022, she presented the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team car launch alongside Natalie Pinkham.

In March 2022, she was announced as co-presenter on a new Sky Sports F1 show Any Driven Monday and is part of the 2022 Sky Sports F1 team.[11]

Racing record
Schiff at the 2019 W Series Brands Hatch round

Career Summary
Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2010 Formula Volkswagen South Africa Championship Terry Moss Racing 6 0 0 0 0 7 17th
2013 Asian Formula Renault Series FRD Racing Team 2 0 0 0 0 24 11th
Ferrari Challenge Asia-Pacific N/A 2 0 0 0 0 2 14th
Clio Cup China Series N/A 4 2 3 3 3 98 7th
Supercar Challenge - SR3 GH Motorsport 2 0 0 0 0 0 NC
Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 RC Formula 1 0 0 0 0 0 36th
2014 Clio Cup China Series N/A 10 7 7 8 9 318 1st
2015 Blancpain GT Sports Club Reiter Engineering 2 0 0 0 0 10 11th
2016 GT4 European Series RYS Team KISKA 2 0 0 0 0 0 33rd
2017 GT4 European Series Northern Cup RYS Team WP 8 0 0 0 0 14 28th
24H Series - SP3-GT4 Reiter Engineering 1 0 0 0 0 0 16th
2018 24H GT Series - SPX True Racing 1 0 0 0 1 0 NC†
24 Hours of Nürburgring - Cup X 1 0 0 0 1 N/A 2nd
2019 W Series Hitech GP 6 0 0 0 0 2 16th
2021 W Series Reserve driver

† Guest driver ineligble to score points

Complete W Series results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 DC Points
2019 Hitech GP HOC
14		 ZOL
10		 MIS
18		 NOR
10		 ASS
12		 BRH
15		 16th 2

References
  1. "Naomi Schiff". Gasmagazine.co.za. 8 December 2014. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  2. "Naomi Schiff: On the fast track". News24. 10 June 2011. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  3. Ep. 13 W Series Driver - Naomi Schiff - Sistr, retrieved 22 May 2020
  4. "Naomi Schiff becomes W Series diversity and inclusion ambassador". FormulaSpy. 10 February 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  5. "Belgian Naomi Schiff to start for Reiter Engineering in GT4 European Series - GT4 European Series Northern Cup". North.gt3series.com. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  6. "Half Season Break for Naomi Schiff". Leplangt.com. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  7. "Interview Naomi Schiff - Het Automeisje". Hetautomeisje.nl. 5 April 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  8. "Alice Powell and Naomi became the first women to win AFR and Clio Cup- News center -Formula Racing Development". www.frdsports.com. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  9. "Sieg und Podium für Reiter Engineering KTM X-Bow GT4 am Slovakiaring". www.reiter-engineering.com. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  10. "W-Series Drive Naomi Schiff Is Bringing Black Girl Magic To". GUAP - The World's First Video Magazine. 19 March 2020. Archived from the original on 19 March 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  11. "Any Driven Monday: Sky Sports F1 announces new show and addition of Naomi Schiff as race analyst".
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