LISA BILLARD, EMMA FELBERMAYR, AVA DOBSON Lead F1 Academy’s Rising Stars

July 5, 2026

• LISA BILLARD, 16, from France made history as first female to win French Junior Karting Championship race in 2022. Finished second overall at F1 Academy rookie test after starting karting at seven.
• AVA DOBSON bounced back strong after 2024 GB4 Championship collision injuries, returning to capture third place and Top Female Driver honors in 2025. The Arizona native stays mentally sharp by zoning out completely.
• EMMA FELBERMAYR returns for 2026 season after tenth-place points finish in 2025. The 19-year-old Austrian races alongside her brother, father, and continues family’s multi-generational motorsports legacy.
• MATHILDA PAATZ, 17, represents Aston Martin after earning two wins in 2025 E4 Championship single-seater competition. The Cologne native shares racing passion with her father who guided her career.
• KAYLEE COUNTRYMAN started racing at 12 in Arizona, earning multiple podiums before invitation to F1 Academy Nacarra Collective Test in Spain during September 2025 alongside fellow rising talents.

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