KAYLEE COUNTRYMAN Lands Haas F1 Team Backing for F1 Academy & USF2000 Drives

January 3, 2026

• KAYLEE COUNTRYMAN just turned 16 and scored herself a dream setup – racing F1 Academy with ART Grand Prix in Haas F1 Team colors, plus an expanded USF2000 program. This is exactly how you build a proper ladder system, giving a young American driver real resources and mentorship from an F1 team while she develops her racecraft on both sides of the Atlantic.
• The timing couldn’t be better for Countryman’s career trajectory. After a solid learning year in USF Juniors (16th overall with consistent progress) and dipping her toes into USF2000, she’s jumping straight into F1’s premier women’s series while maintaining her IndyCar pathway development. Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu’s endorsement of her “personality and passion” suggests they see something special beyond just raw speed.
• What’s smart about this deal is the dual-continent approach – F1 Academy will expose COUNTRYMAN to world-class circuits and international competition, while her expanded USF2000 program keeps her grounded in the Road to Indy system where she’s already building momentum with Exclusive Autosport. This isn’t just token support; it’s a legitimate development plan that could position her perfectly for both F1 Academy success and IndyCar progression.

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