AIVA ANAGNOSTIADIS Targets 2026 Comeback After Broken Leg Derails F1 Academy

February 24, 2026

• AIVA ANAGNOSTIADIS is plotting her comeback after a broken fibula ended her 2025 F1 Academy season early. The 18-year-old Melbourne native scored points in two of 10 races during her rookie campaign before missing the final Singapore and Las Vegas rounds. What looked like a simple ankle injury turned into six months of recovery when surgery revealed torn ligaments around the bone fracture.
• The forced time away from competition has only intensified ANAGNOSTIADIS’s hunger to return. She’s been grinding through daily physio sessions and recently passed her first karting test in February, proving her leg can handle the physical demands. Her next challenge comes with upcoming race car testing that will determine if she’s ready for a full 2026 campaign.
• ANAGNOSTIADIS gained valuable rookie experience racing against more seasoned single-seater competitors in F1 Academy, learning persistence through tough weekends while celebrating her points-scoring performances. She’s using her recovery period strategically, securing sponsorship and mapping out her career next steps. With the 2026 F1 Academy season starting March 13-15 in China and no Australians currently confirmed, her return could fill a notable gap in the field.

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