ALBA LARSEN Becomes Tommy Hilfiger’s F1 Academy Driver at Just 15

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July 10, 2025

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • Tommy Hilfiger made a statement move by signing 15-year-old ALBA LARSEN as their F1 Academy driver for 2025, positioning one of the youngest female drivers in motorsport as the face of their Formula 1 push. The brand is betting big on F1’s booming, style-conscious fanbase, and LARSEN represents the perfect intersection of youth, talent, and barrier-breaking potential that Tommy Hilfiger needs to reclaim cultural relevance.
  • The partnership goes beyond typical sponsorship – LARSEN isn’t just wearing the logo, she’s literally branded as “the F1 ACADEMY™ TOMMY HILFIGER driver,” making her integral to the brand’s motorsport identity. At 15, she’s not only breaking records on track but also pioneering a new model where young female drivers become central to major fashion brands’ cultural strategies rather than afterthoughts.
  • Tommy Hilfiger’s F1 strategy extends far beyond LARSEN, with massive product placement in the Brad Pitt F1 movie and a new partnership with Cadillac’s Formula 1 team. But by putting a teenage female driver at the center of their campaign, they’re making a clear statement about who represents the future of motorsport – and it’s refreshing to see a major brand actually put their money where their progressive messaging is.

UPCOMING:

  • F1 Academy 2025 Season Opener
  • Tommy Hilfiger x Cadillac F1 Team Launch

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Zarko Davinic originally appearing on www.designscene.net