JOANNE CICONTE Targets F1 Academy Success as Australia’s Rising Star

April 12, 2025

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • Sixteen-year-old JOANNE CICONTE is stepping up to represent Australia in this year’s F1 Academy competition, joining the all-female championship that’s become the premier pathway for women targeting Formula 1 careers.
  • CICONTE’s F1 Academy opportunity puts her in direct line with the series’ mission to develop female talent for motorsport’s highest levels, following the path that’s already elevated several graduates to major racing programs.
  • Australia has a rich Formula 1 heritage that CICONTE hopes to continue, positioning herself as the next generation of Australian talent with genuine F1 grid aspirations in an era where the sport is finally taking women’s development seriously.

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