DRIVER BIO

NAME: Cristina Gutiérrez

DATE OF BIRTH: 24 July 1991

NATIONALITY: Spanish

RACE TEAM: X44 Vida Carbon Racing

LANGUAGES: Spanish, English

FUN FACT: I can imitate some animal sounds

ABOUT ME:

Gifted Spanish driver Cristina Gutiérrez is a promising upcoming talent who made history in the 2017 Dakar Rally by becoming the first Spanish female driver to finish the race in the car category, placing fifth amongst the rookies. Widely known as the toughest rally in the world, Gutiérrez has now finished the event four times and has quickly adapted to the tough requirements of rally driving. She has all the hallmarks of a great driver, showing grit and natural ability, and has had a huge passion for the sport since she started racing at four-years-old. Her skills have been well showcased in her home country, where she previously secured a second-place overall position in the mixed-gender All-Terrain Spanish Rally Championship, finishing top of the female category between 2011 and 2016.