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Motorsport Biography

Leena Gade

“Leena”

British · Derby, England · Born 1 June 1980

Race Engineer

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The most successful race engineer in Le Mans history — led Audi to three consecutive Le Mans 24 Hours victories (2011-2013) as lead race engineer, the first woman to do so and one of the most respected technical minds in endurance racing.

The most successful race engineer in Le Mans history — led Audi to three consecutive Le Mans 24 Hours victories (2011-2013) as lead race engineer, the first woman to do so and one of the most respected technical minds in endurance racing. Motorsport demands technical skill, physical fitness and the courage to operate machinery at speeds that leave absolutely no margin for error. Career highlights included Le Mans 24 Hours winner as lead engineer 2011, 2012, 2013, First woman lead engineer to win Le Mans, FIA Hall of Fame nominee. What distinguished Leena was consistency of performance at the highest level — competing with and against the very best while maintaining standards across an extended career in motorsport. Leena's contribution to motorsport extends beyond personal statistics to the culture and development of the discipline at the highest level.

Famous For

First woman lead engineer to win Le Mans 24 Hours

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Pioneering female motorsport engineer who broke barriers in endurance racing

Best Known For

Le Mans 24 Hours winner as lead engineer 2011, 2012, 2013

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Le Mans 24 Hours winner as lead engineer 2011, 2012, 2013
  • First woman lead engineer to win Le Mans
  • FIA Hall of Fame nominee
Career Journey

Timeline

2011 🏆 Le Mans 24 Hours winner as lead engineer
2012 🏆 Le Mans 24 Hours winner as lead engineer
2013 🏆 Le Mans 24 Hours winner as lead engineer
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

2 common questions about Leena Gade

Leena Gade is British.

Leena Gade played as a Race Engineer.

Career Timeline — Leena Gade
2011
Le Mans 24 Hours winner as lead engineer
2012
Le Mans 24 Hours winner as lead engineer
2013
Le Mans 24 Hours winner as lead engineer
Le Mans 24 Hours winner as lead engineer 2011, 2012, 2013
First woman lead engineer to win Le Mans
FIA Hall of Fame nominee