JADE JACQUET Signs with Williams Racing for 2026 F1 Academy at Age 16

December 2, 2025

• JADE JACQUET’s meteoric rise continues as the 16-year-old French talent secures a coveted spot with Williams Racing for the 2026 F1 Academy season. After just one year in single-seaters, she’s already caught the attention of one of F1’s most storied teams – that’s the kind of rapid progression we love to see when talent meets opportunity.
• Her French F4 rookie campaign laid the groundwork perfectly, with multiple top-20 finishes including a stellar 11th at Le Mans and strong showings at Nogaro. More importantly, she dominated the Female Trophy classification, finishing second overall and proving she can compete at the sharp end when given proper machinery and support.
• The Williams Racing Driver Academy connection gives JACQUET access to the full Grove facility experience – performance analysis, training programs, and development tools that have shaped F1 careers. She’ll team up with fellow French driver LISA BILLARD at ART Grand Prix, creating an intriguing dynamic as both drivers push each other forward on the international stage.

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