ALBA HURUP LARSEN Shows Promise at Miami F1 Academy Despite Tough Race Result

July 9, 2025

by Tamara Warren // from www.marieclaire.com

• Sixteen-year-old ALBA HURUP LARSEN competed in F1 Academy at Miami GP, finishing in the back half after a slow start but showing fight by clawing her way forward during the race. The Danish driver, backed by Tommy Hilfiger, is one of the youngest in the series and admits she needs to “catch up because some of the girls have a lot of experience.” Despite the tough result, she remains focused on her ultimate goal of reaching Formula 1.
• HURUP LARSEN’s journey from go-karting four years ago to F1 Academy represents the kind of rapid progression the series was designed to foster. After winning the FIA Girls on Track program in 2023 and earning Rookie of the Race honors in Indian F4, she secured her Academy spot just weeks before her sixteenth birthday. With mentorship from Kevin Magnussen and strong corporate backing, she’s building the foundation other young women can follow.
• The article highlights the broader ecosystem supporting women’s racing progress, with SUSIE WOLFF leading F1 Academy as a “bridge” to higher series, MARTA GARCIA advancing from Academy champion to racing at Le Mans with Iron Dames, and JAMIE CHADWICK continuing to break barriers. However, funding remains the biggest obstacle, with veteran PIPPA MANN noting that female drivers still face “inherently harder” conditions to secure proper backing and equipment.

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