Mathilda Wiberg

Mathilda Wiberg (born 2003) is a Swedish powerboat racer who made motorsport history in 2025 by becoming the first woman ever to win a Formula-class world championship in any form of motorsport. She claimed the 2025 UIM F2 World Championship after a dramatic season finale at the Grand Prix of Portugal II in Vila Velha de Ródão. and received the prestationsmedalj achievement medal from Smedjebacken municipality.

Early life and family background

Wiberg was born in Sweden and is from Åkersberga, a town located about 40 km north of Stockholm. She comes from a racing family deeply involved in powerboat racing. Her father introduced her to the sport when he was competing as a young man, and her younger brother Hilmer Wiberg is also a professional Formula 2 powerboat racer.

Racing career

Early championships (2016-2022)

Wiberg's breakthrough came in 2019 when she became the 3J World Champion, co-winning with Estonian driver Stefan Arand at Öregrund, Sweden. This victory established her as one of the youngest world champions in powerboat racing history.

In 2020, at age 17, she was the youngest competitor at the F4 World Championship at Viverone. Swedish media described her as "ensam tjej i formel 4" (the only girl in Formula 4), highlighting her pioneering role in the male-dominated sport.

Her success continued with the 2021 F4 European Championship victory and culminated in a bronze medal at the 2022 F4 World Championship, where she "improved and impressed throughout the series."

Formula 2 breakthrough (2023-2025)

In 2023, Wiberg achieved the S3 World Championship and made her debut in the UIM F2 World Championship, finishing 13th.

The 2024 season saw continued progress, including a victory at the Grand Prix of Lithuania that demonstrated her growing competitiveness at the highest level.

Historic 2025 championship

The 2025 season represented one of motorsport's great comeback stories. After scoring just two points from the season-opening round at Brindisi, many had written off Wiberg's title chances.

Legacy and impact

Wiberg's historic 2025 F2 World Championship victory represents a watershed moment for women in motorsport. Her achievement has been described as rewriting motorsport history and breaking the sport's "ultimate glass ceiling."

As stated by powerboat racing media: "The 2025 UIM F2 World Championship will be remembered not just for its compelling competition, but as the season when motorsport's ultimate glass ceiling was finally broken." She has stated that her long-term goal was "to become the world champion" in Formula 2, which she achieved in 2025. She chose powerboat racing for "its enjoyable blend of racing and being on the water."

The Wiberg siblings found themselves as championship rivals during the 2025 season, with Hilmer leading the standings before the final race where technical problems ended his title hopes and cleared the path for Mathilda's historic victory.