Florina Manea: National Champion in the Electric Class for the Second Consecutive Year
By Mihai Manea, Publisher of Nine O’Clock
Three rounds. Three wins. Two consecutive national titles. For Florina Manea, the journey is only getting started.
Florina Crowned National Champion in the Electric Class of the Women Rally Championship with the New Ford Puma Gen-E.
For Florina Manea, the 2026 Women Rally season was about much more than the results on track. It was an opportunity to turn her passion for cars and driving into competitive performance — and to discover just how far she could push herself behind the wheel.
For Florina Manea, competing in Women Rally 2026 meant far more than simply taking her place on the starting grid. It was a chance to bring her lifelong passion for cars and driving into a competitive environment, while challenging herself and gaining confidence with every stage.
Her season got off to a perfect start in Bucharest. In the opening round, Florina claimed first place in the Electric Class, immediately setting the tone for what would become an outstanding season.
The competition then moved to Cluj, where Florina proved that her opening victory was no coincidence. In Round II, she once again took the top spot in the Electric Class, maintaining her winning momentum and further strengthening her position in the championship.
The third round brought more of the same. Florina crossed the finish line in first place in the Electric Class once again, completing a remarkable run of three victories from three starts.
But behind the trophies and the results lies a story of confidence, passion and personal growth. Each Women Rally event, organizer Laura Savu, gave Florina the opportunity to learn, improve and become increasingly comfortable pushing herself on the course.
“My passion for cars and driving has always been there, and Women Rally gave me the opportunity to bring it into a competitive environment and see what I was actually capable of. With every round, I gained more confidence, and when I’m on the course, I feel like a little Schumacher. Women Rally gave me the starting point for a journey I want to continue, and it proves that motorsport is not reserved for men.”
Her outstanding results throughout the season have now secured Florina Manea the title of National Champion in the Electric Class for the second consecutive year — a significant achievement that underlines both her consistency and competitive spirit.
Yet, for Florina, the championship title is not the end of the road. If anything, it represents another starting point. With a genuine passion for cars, an impressive record already under her belt and the confidence gained through competition, she is ready to take on the next challenge and continue developing her career in motorsport.
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