F1 Academy Official Partner PUMA have unveiled the striking livery that Rachel Robertson will sport in 2026, along with her racewear for the upcoming campaign. Introducing their third livery in the series, PUMA have adopted a bold pink, blue and gold ombré design for Robertson’s car, which will be operated by Hitech. The eye-catching gradient blends performance with personality, reflecting both the brand’s identity and Robertson’s dynamic presence on track.
Robertson’s racing history
At just 18 years old, the Scottish racer has emerged as one of the most compelling young talents in motorsport, stepping up to a full-time campaign in the 2026 F1 Academy season. After a standout one-off appearance at the 2025 season finale in Las Vegas, where she secured an impressive fourth-place finish, Robertson’s rapid ascent earned her a permanent seat on the grid, alongside the backing of one of the world’s leading sportswear brands.
Robertson’s rise through the ranks has been remarkable. She only began competitive racing in 2022, starting in karting before quickly progressing into national championships and car racing. In 2024, she achieved multiple top-10 results in the Senior Rotax Class in the 2024 BKC and was the only female driver to complete in that category.
She beat out more than 50 other young British drivers to secure a factory drive with Radical Motorsport for the 2025 Radical Cup UK season, going on to finish inside the top three in the standings. This performance earned her an invite to the F1 Academy Rookie Test, where she consistently posted top-five lap times against more experienced competitors, ultimately sealing her full-season drive for 2026.
With the new season kicking off in Shanghai in March and spanning six continents, Robertson’s journey from novice karter to PUMA-backed professional underscores not only her extraordinary development but also the growing opportunities for young women in single-seater racing. Now armed with a bold new livery with PUMA and global support, 2026 promises to be a defining year in F1 Academy for her career.
