ALBA LARSEN Brings Ferrari Fire to F1 Academy Shanghai Opener

March 12, 2026

• ALBA LARSEN, 17, takes the wheel for Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy in her second F1 Academy season, replacing MAYA WEUG at MP Motorsport. The Danish driver brings determination and Ferrari’s iconic red to Shanghai’s season opener, crediting the academy’s preparation for her readiness to compete at the highest level.
• Shanghai holds sweet memories for LARSEN, who finished fourth last year before a penalty dropped her to seventh—proof she’s got the speed but needs to tighten up the details. She’s clearly done her homework on the circuit’s technical demands, from those gnarly opening corners to the overtaking zones that promise wheel-to-wheel action.
• The weekend features a reversed-grid Saturday sprint and a full-points Sunday main event, giving LARSEN two shots at proving Ferrari made the right choice. With seven rounds culminating in Las Vegas this November, she’s focused on consistent progress rather than immediate glory—smart strategy for a championship chase.

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