MARI BOYA, MATHILDA PAATZ Join Aston Martin F1 Academy With JESSICA HAWKINS

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June 24, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • MARI BOYA competes in FIA Formula 2 as part of Aston Martin Aramco’s Driver Academy, representing the team’s commitment to developing talent through the junior single-seater ladder system.
  • MATHILDA PAATZ races in the all-female F1 ACADEMY series, competing in the championship designed to elevate women drivers toward opportunities in Formula One and other top-tier motorsport categories.
  • JESSICA HAWKINS serves dual roles as Head of F1 ACADEMY and Driver Ambassador for Aston Martin Aramco, directly mentoring PAATZ while representing the team’s inclusive driver development strategy across multiple racing programs.
  • The female racing contingent operates alongside the main F1 roster of Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll, plus third driver Jak Crawford, showcasing Aston Martin’s multi-tiered approach to building championship-caliber talent pipelines.

UPCOMING:

  • Austrian Grand Prix – Zscaler branding debut on AMR26 car and driver overalls

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on www.manilatimes.net