Madeline Stewart

#2 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport – CSM Reis Nichols.

Madeline Stewart is a professional racing driver from New Zealand with an extensive background in international karting and sports car competition. She is currently competing in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge in a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, continuing her progression at the top levels of North American sports car racing. In 2025, she also competed in Porsche Carrera Cup North America, further establishing her presence within the Porsche racing ladder.

Madeline’s racing journey began in New Zealand, where she spent three years karting before expanding into the highly competitive Australian karting scene. Alongside her family, she traveled extensively between New Zealand and Australia, competing in the Rotax Pro Tour and the Australian Kart Championship for more than five years. During this period, she earned significant success, including an Australian State Title and leading the Rotax Pro Tour championship overall during the first half of the season.

In 2017, Madeline stepped into KZ2 karting, the premier six-speed shifter category widely regarded as one of the most demanding levels of karting in the world. For several years, she competed as the only female and one of the youngest drivers in the class across both Australia and New Zealand, finishing second in the New Zealand National Championship and racing internationally at the SKUSA SuperNationals in Las Vegas.

Her karting achievements led to opportunities in cars, beginning with a test day arranged by V8 Supercars team owner Brad Jones. Madeline went on to compete in the Australian Super3 series before transitioning into Porsche racing. After pandemic-related disruptions limited competition, she completed her first full Porsche season in 2022. Inspired by the American racing environment after attending Petit Le Mans, she moved to the United States and finished third overall in the 2023 Porsche Sprint Challenge North America championship.

A strong advocate for women in motorsport, Madeline is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse racing community. As a member of the Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program, she continues to pursue competitive excellence while inspiring the next generation to chase their ambitions without limitation.

Visit Madeline's website here: https://www.madelinestewart.nz/