ALBA LARSEN Joins Ferrari Driver Academy After Stellar F1 Academy Debut Season

August 5, 2025

by RACERS // from www.racers-behindthehelmet.com

• At just 16, ALBA LARSEN has landed one of motorsport’s most coveted spots—the Ferrari Driver Academy—after proving herself in a rookie season that would make veterans jealous. Five top-five finishes in eight F1 Academy starts isn’t beginner’s luck; it’s raw talent backed by serious work ethic. Currently sitting sixth in the championship while juggling a dual campaign in British F4, she’s the kind of multi-tasking prodigy that makes other drivers wonder what they were doing at 16.
• The Danish sensation didn’t just stumble into this opportunity—she earned it through the FIA Girls on Track program at 14, then systematically delivered when it mattered. Her F1 Academy consistency is remarkable: points in every race except one, with back-to-back fifth-place finishes in both Jeddah and Montreal. Meanwhile, her British F4 Challenge Cup campaign with Chris Dittmann Racing netted five class podiums and valuable race craft that’s clearly paying dividends across both series.
• What sets LARSEN apart isn’t just speed—it’s adaptability. Her Indian F4 debut showed she could handle unfamiliar circuits and street racing, consistently outperforming more experienced competitors. Ferrari’s academy scouts don’t hand out invitations lightly, and after monitoring her throughout 2024, they’ve seen enough to believe she belongs in their prestigious pipeline. Starting January 2026, she joins an elite program that’s produced genuine F1 talent, and based on her trajectory, we shouldn’t be surprised to see her name climbing even higher.

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