Leena Gade | |
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| Born | 1975 or 1976 (age 48–49)[1] Perivale, United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | University of Manchester |
| Occupation | Race engineer |
| Known for | First female race engineer to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans |
Leena Gade is a British race engineer who has served as a lead race engineer in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IndyCar race series. In 2011, she became the first female race engineer to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 2012, she won the FIA World Endurance Championship's 'Man of the Year' award and the C&R Racing Woman in Technology Award. She is also an Ambassador of the FIA Commission for Women in Motorsport.