She began karting in 2003 and raced primarily in her native Italy for the majority of this part of her career, working her way up from the junior ranks to progress through to the KF3 category by 2008.

[3] In 2010, Piria switched to the newly launched Formula Abarth series in Italy, stating with Tomcat Racing.

[5][6] Piria made her debut in the GP3 Series in 2012 with Trident Racing, who took over Addax Team's entry.

She passed the first phase and the final selection, becoming one of the 18 drivers to compete in the 6-event series, the only Italian in it.

Piria has served as a commentator on Formula E electric car racing for the television channel Mediaset.