Biography

ABOUT MAITE

Maite Cáceres is a 24-year-old Uruguayan racing driver and finance student who built an international career in just a few years. from karting in Uruguay to the United States and Europe.

Portrait of Maite Cáceres in her race suit

A LATE START, A FAST CLIMB

Maite spent twelve years asking her parents to let her race. When a trial kart finally proved what she could do, she debuted at the Federación Uruguaya de Karting and quickly stood out in Rotax DD2, the fastest and most competitive class.

A short spell in Uruguayan Formula 4 left a mark: in a rain race she climbed from last to 2nd and took the podium. Almost nobody does that. Then she packed her bags for the world stage, and in 2023 was selected as the only Latin American driver in the inaugural F1 Academy season.

In the United States she finished 3rd in the 2024 Formula 4 championship as the only woman on the grid, took pole in the 2025 MX-5 Cup women's championship, and in 2026 became the first woman to win in F4 JS cars in the USA.

7 Top Female awards, P12 overall in a field of about 30. Closed the season as Top Female Finisher at Indianapolis.

She studies finance alongside racing. Her 2027 target is McLaren Trophy America. Participation and the proposed Team Maite calendar are not confirmed; her long-term aspiration is a professional GT and endurance career.

Off the race track

ON STAGE, ON TV, IN THE ROOM

On stage, on TV and in front of business audiences, Maite shares what it takes to chase a dream in a sport built for men.

Maite Cáceres on stage at a Hewlett Packard Enterprise event, her helmet on the table — On stage · Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Maite signing a helmet on stage at HPE — Signing at HPE

Maite speaking on a panel in Miami — Miami panel

Maite with the HPE host — With the HPE host

Speaker for Hewlett Packard Enterprise

On stage at HPE's event on the power of innovation and disruption.

On TV

Desiguales on Univision, plus Telemundo and Uruguayan TV.

Guest at Apple

Invited to Apple's student experience in May 2026. She studies finance alongside racing.

Frequently asked

QUESTIONS ABOUT MAITE CÁCERES

Who is Maite Cáceres?: Maite Cáceres is a 24-year-old Uruguayan racing driver and finance student. She was the first Latin American to compete in F1 Academy and now races sports cars in the United States.
What series does Maite Cáceres race in?: In 2026 she raced in the Toyota GR Cup North America and F4 FARA in the US. Her 2027 target is McLaren Trophy America. Participation and the five-venue calendar supplied by Team Maite are not confirmed.
What are Maite Cáceres' main results?: 3rd in the 2024 U.S. Formula 4 championship with 5 podiums; pole in the 2025 MX-5 Cup women's championship; a win and 7 podiums in 2026 F4 FARA; and 7 Top Female awards plus P12 overall in the 2026 Toyota GR Cup.
Was Maite Cáceres in F1 Academy?: Yes. In 2023 she was selected as the only Latin American driver for the inaugural F1 Academy season, the all-female series backed by Formula 1.
Where is Maite Cáceres from?: She is from Uruguay. She started karting at 17 at the Federación Uruguaya de Karting and now lives in Miami.
How can a brand sponsor Maite Cáceres?: Partnerships range from logo placement on the car, suit and helmet to content, image rights, hospitality, VIP paddock access and brand activations in the U.S. market. Contact mc@maitecaceres.com for the partnership deck.