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At just 21 years old, local Formula 4 driver Paige Raddatz is making her mark on the international motorsport stage and inspiring young women along the way. Currently competing in the Indian F4 Series, Paige recently completed her debut race weekend in Coimbatore, India, achieving two top-ten finishes despite tough conditions.
The Maraylya-born racer recently competed in her first international Formula 4 race weekend in Coimbatore, India, where she achieved two top-ten finishes in the Indian F4 Championship despite sweltering conditions.
Racing runs in Paige’s blood. With both her father and aunt having competed, she began karting at just seven years old and never looked back. Over the years, she’s claimed multiple national titles, including eight Australian Ladies Karting Championships, and became the first Australian female to win a round of the Rotax Pro Tour.
Her natural talent and relentless determination have now propelled her into the world of single-seater racing, the crucial next step for drivers with their sights set on the international stage.
Off the track, Paige is equally dedicated to helping others find their own path in the sport. She volunteers with Motorsport Australia’s FIA Girls on Track program, a national initiative encouraging girls to explore careers in motorsport, from driving and engineering to media and management.
Paige’s journey from the Hawkesbury to international circuits has attracted growing local pride and attention. Competing at the elite level comes with steep financial challenges, and she continues to seek sponsorship and community support to help fund her F4 campaign abroad.
For a region known for its resilience and community spirit, Paige’s story reflects a familiar blend of ambition, hard work and heart, qualities that have long defined the Hawkesbury.
With her debut season underway and eyes fixed firmly on the future, Paige Raddatz is proving that a small-town start can lead to a global finish line.
