RACHEL ROBERTSON Scores F1 Academy Rookie Test After Just 2 F4 Sessions

September 11, 2025

by HEATHER DEWAR // from www.dailymail.co.uk

• RACHEL ROBERTSON has earned one of just 18 spots in the F1 Academy Rookie Test at Circuito de Navarra (September 16-18), an achievement that’s even more impressive considering she’s only had two F4 test days under her belt. The 18-year-old Scot will compete against 17 other hopefuls for a coveted place in Susie Wolff’s prestigious development program.
• What makes ROBERTSON’s selection truly remarkable is her lightning-fast progression – she only started competing in motorsport in 2022, yet has already caught the attention of the F1 Academy selection committee. Her rapid rise from complete novice to F4 testing to Academy consideration in just three years shows the kind of natural talent that gets noticed in this sport.
• ROBERTSON has also secured backing from TV presenter Gabby Logan through the first-ever ‘Gabby Grant’ – financial support specifically designed for emerging female athletes who need that crucial early-career boost. It’s exactly the kind of targeted investment we need to see more of, helping promising drivers like ROBERTSON bridge the funding gap that too often derails women’s racing careers before they really begin.

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