JESSICA HAWKINS Lands GTWC Drive While TINA HAUSMANN Returns to F1 Academy

March 11, 2025

by Kerry Violet // from www.gpfans.com

• JESSICA HAWKINS is stepping up to GT World Challenge Europe with Comtoyou Racing, marking another significant milestone for Aston Martin’s head of F1 Academy. With W Series podiums and a BTCC win already under her belt, plus the distinction of being the first woman in five years to test a modern F1 car, Hawkins is building the kind of resume that opens doors – and she’s eyeing the ultimate prize of Le Mans.
• TINA HAUSMANN continues as Aston Martin’s F1 Academy representative for 2025, with the 18-year-old benefiting from Hawkins’ mentorship in the all-female series. While Aston Martin talks a good game about “uplifting women in motorsport,” they’re actually putting their money where their mouth is by supporting talent at multiple levels and creating clear pathways for advancement.
• The GTWC debut represents a strategic career move for Hawkins, who brings previous Aston Martin Vantage GT3 experience from British GT. With backing from Arm and Valvoline, she’s positioned to make an immediate impact when the season kicks off April 11 at Circuit Paul Ricard – and we’ll be watching to see if this proves to be the stepping stone toward her Le Mans ambitions.

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