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.
First woman lead engineer to win Le Mans 24 Hours
Lasting Impact
Pioneering female motorsport engineer who broke barriers in endurance racing
Le Mans 24 Hours winner as lead engineer 2011, 2012, 2013
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