Australian F1 Academy driver Joanne Ciconte, partners with Fleet Space Technologies. She will wear a branded kit and helmet from 2026. Fleet Space Technologies is Australia’s top space exploration company. This marks a strong partnership between two Australian phenomenons.
The Co-Founder and CEO of Fleet Space Technologies, relates strongly to Ciconte’s story. Much like Ciconte’s quick rise to the F1 scene, Nardini found a fast rise in her own career. Nardini was an aerospace engineer at the European Space Agency. After this, she founded Fleet Space Technologies. She led the development of an Australian first—a low Earth orbit satellite.
She persued hard work alongside her Co-Founder and Chief Exploration Officer, Matt Pearson. This saw the company to grow to be worth A$800M. This makes it Australia’s most valuable company of its sort.
Hear from Ciconte
Ciconte commented on the exciting nature of this new partnership, both parties pushing limits in their fields of work. She continued on to state the following. “This partnership with Fleet Space is incredibly exciting because it brings together two worlds I’m passionate about – pushing the limits of technology and breaking new ground for women in applied STEM fields,”
“Fleet Space historic contributions to Australia’s space heritage and relentless innovation in space technology reflects my drive to become Australia’s first female F1 driver. Fueled by a passion for speed, precision and exploration. Together, we’re showing what’s possible when you challenge boundaries and open new paths for the next generation.”
She continued on to express what this partnership meant to her. This new partnership gives her access to additional seat time, and physical and mental development.
“The support from Fleet Space will open new doors for opportunity, access to additional physical and mental development along with more seat time – which is pivotal for any driver who wants to excel in racing.”
Thoughts from Flavia Tata Nardini
Co-founder and CEO of Fleet Space Technologies, Flavia Tata Nardini, spoke on what drew the company to Ciconte. She stated: “Joanne’s journey and F1’s rise as a data-driven sport mirrors the spirit that fuels us at Fleet Space – a fearless commitment to speed, precision, and learning as we unlock new frontiers of exploration on Earth, the Moon, and Mars. Breaking boundaries requires the same boldness to embrace risk, master cutting-edge technology, and create possibilities for others that didn’t exist before.
“As Fleet Space approaches its 10 year anniversary, we believe there is no limit to where curiosity, courage, and relentless drive can take the next generation – whether that’s the racetrack, low Earth orbit, or kilometres below our feet. Supporting world-class talent like Joanne as she rises to the pinnacle of her field is at the core of who we are: explorers.“
