CHLOE CHONG Returns to F1 Academy: The Trust Game That Could Make or Break Her

July 2, 2025

by Sara Harowitz // from nuvomagazine.com

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CHLOE CHONG is back in F1 Academy for what could be her make-or-break season, sitting 11th with 11 points through eight races. The 18-year-old Brit knows the math: with only two years allowed in the program, consistent point-scoring finishes are her ticket to the next level. After a year competing in British F4, she’s returned with Charlotte Tilbury backing and a clear understanding that results trump everything else.
Her racing philosophy centers on trusting instincts over overthinking—a lesson that’s serving her well in F1 Academy’s unique equal-car format. Under SUSIE WOLFF’s leadership, the series gives all 18 drivers identical equipment, meaning pure driving talent determines who rises to the top. CHONG’s approach of “zoning out” before races isn’t about being unfocused; it’s about accessing that edge where everything clicks without forcing it.
The pressure is real and the timeline is tight. F1 Academy’s two-year limit means CHONG needs to prove herself worthy of advancement to teams scouting the next generation. Her Ferrari Driver Academy connection and debut season experience (six points-scoring finishes as the youngest driver) show promise, but motorsport doesn’t hand out participation trophies. Every weekend brings two 30-minute races alongside Formula One events, doubling both opportunities and pressure points.