ALBA LARSEN Earns Ferrari Driver Academy Spot After Strong F1 Academy Run

August 12, 2025

by Sheona Mountford // from www.gpfans.com

• Danish driver ALBA LARSEN has earned her spot in the prestigious Ferrari Driver Academy for 2026, proving that consistent performance beats flashy headlines every time. After scoring points in seven of eight F1 Academy races with MP Motorsport and sitting sixth in the championship, she’s shown the kind of steady progress that actually builds careers – not just social media buzz.
• LARSEN’s journey from Indian F4 debut to Ferrari academy inclusion showcases the power of strategic development programs like Girls on Track Rising Star, which spotted her talent in 2023. While other series struggle with tokenism, Ferrari’s methodical approach of monitoring her 2024 progress and bringing her to Maranello regularly shows they’re serious about developing female talent, not just checking diversity boxes.
• The Ferrari Driver Academy continues building its reputation as a legitimate pathway to F1, having already produced stars like Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez. For LARSEN, joining a program that includes MAYA WEUG and AURELIA NOBELS means she’ll be part of a generation proving that women belong at every level of motorsport – and Ferrari clearly sees her as investment-worthy for their future.