AIVA ANAGNOSTIADIS Tackles GT4 Italy Debut After F1 Academy Campaign
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May 7, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- AIVA ANAGNOSTIADIS, 18, makes GT4 Italy debut with Promodrive at Misano this weekend, switching from open-wheel F1 Academy to BMW GT4-spec machinery for five-round championship.
- Victorian became first Australian to score F1 Academy points with P8 season-opener finish before injury sidelined her from Singapore and Vegas finale rounds.
- Partners with Italian co-driver Andrea Palazzo for 50-minute-plus-one-lap endurance format requiring mandatory driver changes across weekend’s two races.
- JOANNE CICONTE was the other Australian competing in 2025 F1 Academy alongside ANAGNOSTIADIS during their groundbreaking campaign.
UPCOMING:
- Round 1: Misano World Circuit, May 9-10
- Round 2: Vallelunga Circuit, July 3-5
- Round 3: Mugello, July 24-26
- Round 4: Imola, September 4-6
- Round 5: Monza, October 10-11
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on www.abc.net.au
