JAKARTA—Bella Canete, the youngest female drifter in Southeast Asia, made history at the Indonesian Drift Series (IDS) after capturing the Women’s Drift Challenge (WDC) Pro-Am title with a flawless performance that captivated fans and competitors alike.
Driving her Yakult-themed BMW E36 #828 under Akuma Drift Team, Canete showcased skill and determination beyond her years.
Her weekend nearly ended before it began when a broken axle sidelined her during check-runs. Thanks to a rapid repair by Artworks Motorsports, she returned to the track and stunned the judges with a perfect 100-point qualifying run.
The result earned her an automatic semifinal berth, where she defeated Negin Rahmatian (Rizqy Motorsports x Team AAA) before overcoming Lynn Sha’are (Rizqy Motorsports x Team AAA) in the final battle.
The 2025 WDC Pro-Am Round 4 featured seven female drifters from across the region, highlighting the growing depth of women’s drifting talent. Canete’s triumph not only handed her a fourth career championship trophy but also allowed her to extend her lead in the WDC Pro-Am overall point standings.
Canete also impressed in the IDS NewGen Category, which hosted 11 rising drifters from Southeast Asia. She qualified third with 96 points and advanced past Zanetta Salsabila (Zetta Racing Team) and Sean Neo (GRIP Dorifuto). She finished runner-up after a close battle with top qualifier Omar Zaidan (Fanchi Motorsports), securing a P2 podium and strengthening her bid for the Best NewGen Drifter title.
With four trophies to her name and the championship points lead in Pro-Am, Bella Canete’s rise marks a turning point in Southeast Asian drifting and signals the arrival of a new star on the international stage.
