Albert Park is set to dedicate Turn for the first time in F1 history to two female engineers, Laura Mueller and Hannah Schmitz as teams head to Melbourne for the 2026 Australian GP
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Albert Park to name Turn 6 after female F1 engineers Laura Mueller and Hannah Schmitz in historic first

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…

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MP Motorsport's Joanne Ciconte with her car ahead of the F1 Academy Bahrain in-season testing (day 2)
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Ciconte fulfilled after pushing limits in day 2 of the F1 Academy Bahrain in-season testing

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…

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Joanne Ciconte Canadian GP F1 Academy 2025
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Ciconte focused on precision and progress ahead of “unforgiving” Singapore street circuit

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…

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F1 Academy Joanne Ciconte to partner with Fleet Space Technologies form 2026
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Joanne Ciconte partners with Fleet Space Technologies

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…

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Joanne Ciconte F1 Academy with MP Motorsport
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Ciconte had to “work on staying confident” after F1 Academy results didn’t instantly meet her goals

At just 16-years-old, Australia’s Joanne Ciconte is making history as one of F1 Academy’s youngest talents. Heading into the fifth round of the season in Zandvoort, Ciconte sits P15 in the Championship. This result comes after accumulating four points across the first four rounds. Ciconte has been lucky enough to be mentored by some big…

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MP Motorsport teammates Maya Weug, Alba Larsen and Joanne Ciconte formed an unlikely but powerful partnership.
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Inside MP Motorsport: How F1 Academy teammates Weug, Larsen, and Ciconte bond

MP Motorsport F1 Academy teammates Maya Weug, Alba Larsen and Joanne Ciconte formed an unlikely but powerful partnership. Ferrari driver, Maya Weug sits third in the standings with four podiums including one win. She is paired with the two youngest drivers on the grid, Tommy Hilfiger’s Alba Larsen and Wella’s Joanne Ciconte. A recent team…

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