{"id":4967,"date":"2026-04-07T11:31:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/top1oil.com\/?p=4967"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:07:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T09:07:55","slug":"jure-portelli-1st-woman-racer-v-granz-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/top1oil.com\/es\/jure-portelli-1st-woman-racer-v-granz-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Jure Portelli: The 1st Woman Racer in v.Granz Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4967\" class=\"elementor elementor-4967\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61a6da4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"61a6da4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"blog_content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ea8e19 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet 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858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc3c03f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc3c03f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At just 17 years old, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jureracing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jure Portelli<\/a> has already achieved what many racers only dream of. This pioneering woman racer has shattered barriers and made history as the first female competitor in the prestigious v.Granz Championship at Suzuka Circuit. Her remarkable journey from rising talent to groundbreaking champion represents more than just personal achievement \u2014 it&#8217;s a testament to determination, skill, and the evolving landscape of motorsports.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world of competitive racing has long been dominated by male drivers, but Jure&#8217;s breakthrough performance signals a new era. Her story isn&#8217;t just about being a female racing driver in a male-dominated sport; it&#8217;s about excellence, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of racing perfection that defines true champions.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Breaking Gender Barriers in Racing<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The v.Granz Championship has stood as one of motorsport&#8217;s most challenging series, attracting elite drivers from around the globe. When Jure Portelli secured her spot in this prestigious championship, she didn&#8217;t just earn a place on the grid \u2014 she carved out a piece of racing history. As the first woman racer to compete in this series, she has opened doors for future generations of inspirational female athletes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jure&#8217;s journey to this historic moment began years ago with an unwavering passion for speed and precision. Her sharp racecraft and technical instincts caught the attention of racing professionals early in her career. Unlike many drivers who gradually work their way up, Jure demonstrated exceptional natural talent that fast-tracked her to international recognition.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her success highlights the changing dynamics in motorsports, where talent and determination matter more than traditional expectations. The racing world is witnessing a shift toward greater diversity, and Jure&#8217;s achievement serves as a powerful example of what&#8217;s possible when barriers are broken.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ed3ac9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6ed3ac9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"784\" src=\"https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-shot-with-her-car-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4975\" alt=\"Woman racer Jure Portelli and her #01 KYOJ formula car ready to conquer the track.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-shot-with-her-car-2.webp 1000w, https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-shot-with-her-car-2-300x235.webp 300w, https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-shot-with-her-car-2-768x602.webp 768w, https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-shot-with-her-car-2-700x549.webp 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a88f43f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a88f43f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>The Road to Suzuka: A Champion&#8217;s Preparation<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The path to competing in the v.Granz Championship 2026 was filled with intensive preparation and unexpected challenges. Jure had never driven a car of this caliber before, requiring her to learn quickly and adapt to significantly more powerful machinery. The technical demands of these advanced racing cars push drivers to their absolute limits, testing both physical endurance and mental sharpness.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her preparation intensified when she secured a spot in the Honda Racing School&#8217;s Advanced Formula Class, making her the first Australian to be accepted into this elite program. This achievement alone demonstrated her exceptional abilities and commitment to excellence in her car racing career.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weeks leading up to the race were a masterclass in resilience and teamwork. Despite facing significant setbacks, including a major accident during a practice session, Jure&#8217;s determination never wavered. Her ability to stay focused under pressure exemplifies the mindset required for success at the highest levels of motorsports.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Suzuka v.Granz 2026: A Race to Remember<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2026 v.Granz Championship at Suzuka became a defining moment in motorsports history. This race was quite a milestone for everyone involved, marking Jure&#8217;s debut as the first woman to compete in this prestigious championship at the legendary Japanese circuit.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Pre-Race Challenges and Team Effort<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The road to race day was fraught with obstacles that would have derailed less determined competitors. Just one week before the championship, Jure\u2019s car was leased out for a come-and-try day, where another driver was involved in a major accident. The damage was so severe it seemed almost impossible the car would be ready in time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, Jure&#8217;s mechanic and the dedicated team at West Racing worked around the clock, spending days and nights repairing the vehicle. Their tireless effort was nothing short of remarkable \u2014 the before-and-after transformation of the car stood as a testament to their skill and commitment. Even after extensive repairs, the team continued identifying and resolving issues right up to race time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The challenges intensified further when the team had to rebuild the entire gearbox between the two practice sessions. Completing that level of mechanical work under such intense time pressure demonstrated the extraordinary commitment behind Jure\u2019s historic participation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daf70c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"daf70c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;gallery_layout&quot;:&quot;masonry&quot;,&quot;columns&quot;:2,&quot;lazyload&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:2,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:1,&quot;gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_widescreen&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_laptop&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_tablet_extra&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_mobile_extra&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;overlay_background&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;content_hover_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-with-team-member.webp\" data-width=\"1000\" data-height=\"750\" aria-label=\"Teamwork makes the dream work! Jure Portelli celebrating with her crew.\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-car-garage.webp\" data-width=\"1000\" data-height=\"563\" aria-label=\"Behind the scenes with woman racer Jure Portelli \u2014 garage prep before hitting the track\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-intro.webp\" data-width=\"563\" data-height=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Woman racer Jure Portelli suiting up and stepping into race mode\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-mirror.webp\" data-width=\"1000\" data-height=\"750\" aria-label=\"Every detail matters. Woman racer Jure Portelli reflected in the race car mirror\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-newspaper.webp\" data-width=\"750\" data-height=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Jure Portelli making headlines in Whitsunday Life. History in the making\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-racing-alone.webp\" data-width=\"912\" data-height=\"608\" aria-label=\"Jure Portelli and #213 flying through the circuit\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-754c1c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"754c1c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Qualifying Drama and Technical Setbacks<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite having limited practice time, Jure showed impressive pace in her second practice session, setting her sights on a strong qualifying position. Unfortunately, during the crucial qualifying session, just as she was beginning her push lap, the fuel pressure sensor failed. This technical failure forced her to retire to the pits, cutting short her chance to showcase her true speed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her recorded qualifying time came from her final warm-up lap, yet this still placed her in an impressive 15th position on the grid. Considering the circumstances and limited track time, this result highlighted her natural talent and adaptability as a pioneering woman racer.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The technical team diagnosed and resolved the fuel pressure issue before race day, moving Jure up to 14th place on the starting grid. This improvement gave her a slightly better position to launch her historic racing debut.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Race Day: Making History at Suzuka<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting 14th with only two practice race starts under her belt, Jure faced the unique challenge of Suzuka&#8217;s grid positioning. The circuit&#8217;s downward gradient requires drivers to hold their cars steady without rolling while preparing for launch \u2014 a tricky maneuver without transbrake or launch assistance systems.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her race start was nothing short of spectacular. Jure executed an awesome launch that demonstrated her natural racing instincts and preparation. However, entering the first turn, she encountered the aggressive nature of championship racing when she was blocked on the inside, dropping her from a promising position to 16th place.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The race format \u2014 only 7 laps or 25 minutes \u2014 meant every moment counted. When a safety car period consumed three of those seven laps, Jure was left with just two racing laps to make her mark. This compressed timeframe would challenge even the most experienced drivers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In those final two laps, Jure displayed the aggressive precision that defines great racers. She pushed hard and executed multiple passes, climbing from 16th to finish in 12th place. This remarkable recovery in such a short time showcased her race craft and determination to maximize every opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f71849a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f71849a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-with-helmet.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4982\" alt=\"Locked in. Jure Portelli focused and ready inside the cockpit.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-with-helmet.webp 1000w, https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-with-helmet-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-with-helmet-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-with-helmet-700x467.webp 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0b2dd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0b2dd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>The Broader Impact on Women in Competitive Sports<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jure&#8217;s achievement extends far beyond personal success. Her breakthrough as the first woman racer in the v.Granz Championship sends a powerful message to young female athletes worldwide. In a sport where physical demands and technical complexity have traditionally been cited as barriers, Jure has proven that talent, determination, and proper preparation are the true requirements for success.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her story resonates with the broader movement toward gender equality in competitive sports. By demonstrating exceptional skill and composure under pressure, she has challenged preconceptions and opened new pathways for future generations of female racing drivers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The motorsports industry is taking notice. Teams, sponsors, and racing organizations are recognizing that diversity brings fresh perspectives, new audiences, and enhanced competitiveness. Jure&#8217;s success story contributes to this evolving landscape, proving that excellence knows no gender boundaries.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Technical Excellence and Professional Growth<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What sets Jure apart isn&#8217;t just her historic achievement, but the technical proficiency she brings to every aspect of racing. Her ability to adapt quickly to new machinery, understand complex vehicle dynamics, and provide valuable feedback to her technical team demonstrates the complete skill set required for modern motorsports.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her track record as a woman racer continues to impress industry professionals. The combination of natural talent, technical understanding, and competitive drive makes her a formidable presence on any grid. Her success at Suzuka, achieved despite limited preparation time and significant technical challenges, proves her capabilities extend far beyond novelty.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Racing at Suzuka&#8217;s legendary circuit adds another layer of accomplishment to her growing reputation. The Japanese track is renowned for its technical complexity and demanding layout, requiring drivers to demonstrate precision, bravery, and strategic thinking \u2014 qualities Jure displayed throughout her debut weekend.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97138d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"97138d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-racing-alone-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4983\" alt=\"ure Portelli pushing #213 Katana hard through every corner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-racing-alone-2.webp 1000w, https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-racing-alone-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-racing-alone-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/top1oil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jure-racing-alone-2-700x467.webp 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88fb401 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88fb401\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>The Future of Women in Motorsports<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jure Portelli&#8217;s groundbreaking achievement represents just the beginning of what promises to be an exceptional career. Her successful debut in the v.Granz Championship has established her as a serious competitor and role model for aspiring female racing drivers worldwide.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The motorsports industry stands at a turning point. As more women like Jure demonstrate their capabilities at the highest levels, the sport continues evolving toward greater inclusivity and diversity. Her story proves that when talent meets opportunity, extraordinary things happen.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking ahead, Jure&#8217;s continued participation in the championship will undoubtedly inspire more young women to pursue careers in motorsports. Her technical approach, competitive spirit, and professional attitude set new standards for what it means to be a modern racing driver.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The support she has received from teams, mechanics, and the racing community demonstrates the sport&#8217;s readiness to embrace change. As barriers continue falling, the future looks brighter for women in competitive sports across all disciplines.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jure&#8217;s journey from Australia to Japan, from newcomer to history-maker, embodies the spirit of modern motorsports \u2014 where determination, skill, and passion drive success. Her achievement at Suzuka will be remembered as a pivotal moment when racing truly opened its doors to all who possess the talent and dedication to compete at the highest level.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Join thousands following Jure Portelli&#8217;s racing story \u2014 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/top1oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>connect with TOP 1 Oil on Facebook<\/b><\/a><b> and explore more inspiring motorsports content at <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/top1oil.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>our blog<\/b><\/a><b> for race results, photos, and exclusive insights into the champions we support.<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-575154c elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"575154c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9150\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9150\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 1. Who is Jure Portelli and why is her racing achievement significant? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9150\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd5e802 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fd5e802\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa95ed4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa95ed4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jure Portelli is a 17-year-old Australian racing driver who made history as the first woman racer to compete in the v.Granz Championship at Suzuka Circuit. Her achievement is significant because it breaks long-standing gender barriers in this prestigious motorsports series and opens doors for future female racing drivers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9151\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9151\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 2. What challenges did Jure face during her debut race weekend? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9151\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-addbe0a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"addbe0a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-354d230 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"354d230\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jure encountered numerous challenges including a major car accident during pre-race testing, limited practice time due to repairs, a fuel pressure sensor failure during qualifying, and having only two practice starts before the race. Despite these setbacks, she successfully completed her historic debut.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9152\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9152\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 3. How did Jure perform in her first v.Granz Championship race? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9152\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab842c6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ab842c6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54500f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54500f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting from 14th position, Jure had an excellent launch but was blocked in turn one, dropping to 16th. With only two racing laps available due to safety car periods, she fought back to finish 12th, demonstrating impressive racecraft and determination in her debut performance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9153\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9153\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 4. What makes Jure's racing story inspirational for young athletes? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9153\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03b2eca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03b2eca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fed9091 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fed9091\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jure&#8217;s journey from a teenage racing enthusiast to breaking barriers in professional motorsports shows that age and gender don&#8217;t limit potential. Her technical skill, determination to overcome setbacks, and success under pressure inspire young athletes to pursue their dreams regardless of traditional boundaries.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9154\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9154\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 5. How does Jure's achievement impact women in competitive sports? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9154\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d151f44 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d151f44\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06ff709 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"06ff709\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her success as a pioneering woman racer in the v.Granz Championship challenges stereotypes about women in motorsports and demonstrates that excellence is determined by talent and dedication, not gender. This achievement encourages greater participation and support for women in all competitive sports.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Jure Portelli: the 17-year-old who made history as the first woman to race in Suzuka&#8217;s v.Granz Championship. 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