LISA BILLARD Lands Full-Time F1 Academy Seat After Wild Card Breakthrough

November 21, 2025

• LISA BILLARD has officially graduated from Wild Card wonder to full-time F1 Academy competitor, securing a 2026 seat with ART Grand Prix after her standout Singapore performance where she qualified fifth – the first Wild Card to crack the top five this year. The 16-year-old French driver proved she belongs at this level, showing front-running pace before technical issues cost her the results her speed deserved.
• Her rapid ascent through motorsport reads like a masterclass in seizing every opportunity: from becoming the first female race winner in French Junior Karting Championship to capturing the Female Trophy in her debut French F4 season with consistent point-scoring drives at Spa and Le Mans. That Singapore breakthrough wasn’t luck – it was the logical next step for someone who’s been rewriting the record books since she started racing at seven.
• The Gatorade partnership renewal signals serious investment in BILLARD’s potential, with the brand’s ‘Fuel Tomorrow’ initiative providing elite-level support including personalized hydration protocols and recovery science. This comes as new research shows only 38% believe female athletes get equal attention – making corporate backing like this crucial for leveling the playing field where it matters most.

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