Australian driver Joanne Ciconte continues to represent a growing wave of women making their mark in motorsport. After joining the F1 Academy grid in 2025, she now begins an exciting new chapter, competing in Japan’s Kyojo Cup with KCMG. Having taken part in the FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars programme, which has helped identify…
Australian rising talent Joanne Ciconte has reflected on the impact of her 2025 F1 Academy season, highlighting how much she learned from those around her, the role her teammates played in her development, and the growth the series has experienced, inspiring young female drivers across the world. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief ahead…
Doriane Pin makes history in a private test at Silverstone, becoming the first female to ever drive a Mercedes F1 car. Having impressed in endurance racing, Pin joined forces with Mercedes in 2024 as she began her first F1 Academy season. The French driver won the opening race of the campaign in Jeddah with a…
17 year-old Australian driver Joanne Ciconte may have been the youngest driver on the 2025 F1 Academy grid, yet her talent and potential quickly marked her as one to watch. Driving for MP Motorsport, she went on to finish 14th in the Drivers’ Standings with 8 points. In 2025, Ciconte raced the first three rounds…
After stepping onto the F1 Academy grid as a Wild Card with PREMA Racing in 2024, Courtney Crone embarked on her first full season in the category in 2025 with ART Grand Prix. Representing the Haas F1 Team, the American faced the challenge of adapting to a complete championship schedule rather than a single round…
Nina Gademan finished her maiden F1 Academy campaign in sixth place in the Drivers’ Standings. The Dutch driver secured 74 points across the seven rounds. With several standout moments in a solid rookie season, Gademan will be one to watch as she returns to the grid in 2026. Rough start to the F1 Academy season…
Aiva Anagnostiadis faced a difficult F1 Academy 2025 rookie season, as her race results were hurt by tough qualifying sessions and an end-of-season injury. The Australian driver began her racing career in karting, earning the Australian Ladies Trophy at the 2021 Australian Kart Championship. She then competed in the Motorsport Games in France before transitioning…
The 2025 F1 Academy season marked Ella Lloyd’s first full campaign in the series, following an impressive Wild Card appearance in Singapore. Lloyd joined Rodin Motorsport with backing from McLaren and delivered a strong debut season. She finished the year fourth in the Championship Standings, with 109 points. Speaking in a media session attended by…
19 year-old Lia Block entered the 2025 F1 Academy season determined to improve on her rookie campaign, with Williams Racing backing her for the second consecutive year. The American, widely known as the daughter of legendary rally driver Ken Block, followed in her father’s footsteps before making the switch to single-seaters — her rookie season…
Aurelia Nobels’ 2025 F1 Academy campaign was a season defined by perseverance, gradual progress, and a long-awaited breakthrough moment. Returning for her second year in the championship with ART Grand Prix, the Brazilian-born driver entered the season determined to turn experience into results in an extremely competitive field. Her championship, however, began in difficult fashion….
