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 | |
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Nationality | ![]() ![]() via dual nationality |
Born | Antwerp, Belgium | 18 May 1994
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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

Career Summary
Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
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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
References
- "Naomi Schiff". Gasmagazine.co.za. 8 December 2014. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- "Naomi Schiff: On the fast track". News24. 10 June 2011. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- Ep. 13 W Series Driver - Naomi Schiff - Sistr, retrieved 22 May 2020
- "Naomi Schiff becomes W Series diversity and inclusion ambassador". FormulaSpy. 10 February 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- "Belgian Naomi Schiff to start for Reiter Engineering in GT4 European Series - GT4 European Series Northern Cup". North.gt3series.com. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- "Half Season Break for Naomi Schiff". Leplangt.com. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- "Interview Naomi Schiff - Het Automeisje". Hetautomeisje.nl. 5 April 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- "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.
- "Sieg und Podium für Reiter Engineering KTM X-Bow GT4 am Slovakiaring". www.reiter-engineering.com. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- "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.
- "Any Driven Monday: Sky Sports F1 announces new show and addition of Naomi Schiff as race analyst".