Zane Maloney, the son of Natalie and Sean Maloney, was born on 2 October 2003 in Bridgetown, Barbados. He is 20 years old as of 2024.
The Barbadian racing driver is making a headline for competing in the 2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship for Rodin Motorsport.
Keys Takeaways
- Zane Maloney’s father has been on the racetrack since he was two years old, but his mother still can’t watch the races and gets very nervous.
- His grandfather, Doug Maloney, raced in the Barbadian and regional racing circuits for several decades.
- Zane was the five-time Barbados Karting Association champion at age 10 and started racing in North America at age 12.
Zane is the first Barbadian driver to win a race in FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3. He was the 2019 British F4 champion and finished runner-up in the 2022 FIA Formula 3 Championship.
He is the reserve driver for Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber. Previously, he was a reserve driver for Red Bull Racing in 2023.
Sean and Natalie Maloney, Parents of Racing Prodigy Zane Maloney
His father, Sean Maloney, is known for his remarkable track skills, and he has been on the racetrack since Zane was two years old.
On the other hand, his mother, Natalie, still can’t watch the races and gets very nervous. His parents were a significant influence.
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— Zane Maloney (@zane_maloney) October 13, 2019
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Zane said,
“Of course, my parents. My mum and dad have had the biggest impact on how I’ve been brought up, how I am off track, they’ve done a lot in my life to get me to where I am today. Having good morals and being able to get along with the teams with how they brought me up, that’s down to them.”
Although his parents weren’t qualified to give sporting advice, they helped the Barbadian racing driver personally.
Zane Maloney is a family man and considers his family the most important thing in his life.
When he visits home, even just for a few days, he goes around everyone’s house to say hello.
Zane Maloney Is the third-generation champion
Zane Maloney, the third-generation champion driver’s family, has a long history in motorsports.
His grandfather, Doug Maloney, competed in the Barbadian and regional racing circuits for several decades. His uncles, Mark and Stuart, are known for their track skills.
They are big names in the racing world, and Zane developed a strong interest in motorsports as a child.
Zane’s family got him into karting, recognizing his love for speed. He shared, “I loved the noise and what I was watching so I asked my dad at three years old if I could try out a go-kart.”
By age 10, he was the five-time Barbados Karting Association champion. He started racing in North America at the age of 12.
The Barbadian racing driver’s entire family has been there for him throughout his life, and they will be for the future, too.
FAQ’s
Who is Zane Maloney’s girlfriend?
The Barbadian racing driver Zane Maloney is in a romantic relationship with Dominique Jones.
What is Zane Maloney’s height and weight?
Zane Maloney stands 1.7m tall and weighs about 65kg.
What team was Kick Sauber?
Kick Sauber was known as BMW Sauber from 2006 to 2010 and Alfa Romeo F1 Team from 2019 to 2023. After making a comeback in 2024 as Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, Sauber will become the official works team of Audi starting in 2026.
