Alinka Hardianti is an Indonesian driver who has switched between circuit racing, drifting and slalom during her career. She often races a Toyota.
Slalom was where her racing adventures began in 2005. She was only thirteen at the time and unable to take part in regular circuit races for a couple of years. Her father Didi Hardianto got her into it. In 2008, she was picked up by Toyota Team Indonesia for their development programme.
In 2013, she took part in the Indonesian Super Touring championship and won two of her three races, finishing second in another. Her car was a Toyota Yaris.
In 2016, she returned to the circuits, in Japan this time, and raced at the Fuji track, in the Gazoo Racing Netz (Yaris) Cup. She was 24th in her race, from 36th on the grid. She was the first non-Japanese female driver to race in the series. She was supported by Toyota Team Indonesia.
In 2017 and 2018, she entered the event again, as well as taking part in the Indonesian Touring Car Championship in the Yaris. She scored at least one overall fourth place in 2017. She then moved back to drifting. In between, she had two children.
Slalom and Autokhana also continued to figure in her life. She won a national title in 2025, driving a Toyota Agya. The year before, she had contested the Asian championship.
After a long time away, she made a comeback to the circuits in May 2026, racing in a new all-female event called the Kartini Race, held at the Mandalika circuit in Indonesia. She was the winner.
As well as motorsport, she also plays padel.
(Image copyright Alinka Hardianti)
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