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…
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…
Joanne Ciconte may have been the youngest driver on the 2025 F1 Academy grid, but she came a long way from where she began in regional and national competitions back home in Australia. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, the young Australian detailed her early beginnings in karting, rapid progression through the ranks at…
The 2026 Australian GP will mark a new milestone in F1 history, with Albert Park Circuit dedicating Turn 6 for the first time to two trailblazing female engineers, Laura Mueller and Hannah Schmitz, as part of the “In Her Corner” initiative celebrating International Women’s Day. In line with the popular tradition of motorsport circuits worldwide…
Joanne Ciconte will participate in Japan’s Kyojo Cup with KCMG in 2026. The 17-year-old driver moves up to the all-female racing series, putting her only a few steps away from Super Formula. The Australian will hope for a successful run at the Kyojo Cup. Speaking about the big move, Ciconte said: “I’m super excited to…
17-year-old Joanne Ciconte made her F1 Academy debut this season, joining the 2025 F1 Academy grid with MP Motorsport. The Australian driver was one of the first to represent her nation in the F1 Academy series. Prior to her debut in the all-female series, she had an impressive career in karting. The Australian driver was…
Joanne Ciconte was left satisfied following her performance during day 2 of the F1 Academy in-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit. Completing a total of 44 laps throughout the session, the 16-year-old collected two top-four finishes. Despite 2025 being her rookie season in F1 Academy, Ciconte has earned 8 points from three rounds, in…
Australian driver Joanne Ciconte is preparing for one of the most challenging weekends of her rookie F1 Academy season as the series heads to the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore. The 16-year-old MP Motorsport driver currently sits 16th in the standings with four points. With two rounds left, Singapore and Las Vegas, Ciconte is…
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…
