EMILY COTTY & KORNELIA OLKUCKA Battle Field in Italian F4 Mugello Practice

July 11, 2025

• EMILY COTTY finished 32nd for R-ace GP with a best time of 1m51.682s, putting her 2.547 seconds off the ultimate pace set by Sebastian Wheldon. Running with one of the series’ most established teams, she completed 27 laps across the two practice sessions, showing the consistent track time that builds experience in junior formula racing.
• KORNELIA OLKUCKA brought up the rear of the 38-car field for Maffi Racing, clocking a 1m53.498s that was 4.363 seconds off the benchmark. While the gap looks significant on paper, both women were running in what’s essentially a development series where track time and learning curves matter more than immediate results.
• The session showcased just how competitive Italian F4 has become, with the top 20 drivers covered by just one second and multiple lead changes throughout both practice sessions. For COTTY and OLKUCKA, being part of this ultra-competitive environment provides invaluable experience as they work to climb the junior formula ladder alongside their male counterparts.

italian formula 4, maffi racing, mugello, r-ace gp