EMMA FELBERMAYR Climbs Nine Places in Portimao EuroCup-4 for Third Top-20

February 24, 2025

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EMMA FELBERMAYR delivered another clinical performance at Portimao, securing her third top-20 finish in just two EuroCup-4 weekends. The 18-year-old rookie showed veteran-level racecraft, gaining nine positions in Race 2 despite starting from the back after a wet qualifying gamble. Her ability to navigate the chaos while others crashed out proves she’s already mastering the mental game that separates contenders from also-rans.
What’s most impressive isn’t just the results—it’s how FELBERMAYR is getting them. She was the fastest female driver in Sunday qualifying, closing the gap to the leaders to just 1.6 seconds. When contact damaged her front wing in Race 3, she didn’t panic or overdrive; she took the pit stop, rejoined, and methodically worked her way back up. That’s championship-level composure from someone who was still in karts months ago.
The Sauber-backed driver is using this Spanish Winter Championship perfectly as preparation for her F1 Academy debut with Rodin Motorsport. With four female drivers on the 36-car grid (three confirmed for F1 Academy), FELBERMAYR consistently outpaced her competition while gaining invaluable race experience. Her dual program with Spanish F4 means every lap counts, and she’s maximizing each opportunity to close the experience gap before the real battles begin.