JOANNE CICONTE Wraps F1 Academy Rookie Season as Youngest Female Driver at 16

November 26, 2025

• JOANNE CICONTE made history as the youngest female driver competing in F1 Academy this season at just 16 years old, wrapping her rookie campaign with MP Motorsport at the Las Vegas finale. The Australian driver, who discovered racing through karting at age nine, secured a top 10 finish in her first Vegas race—proving that talent has no gender in the all-female single-seater series.
• Beyond the track performance, CICONTE’s partnership with Wella Professionals highlights how female drivers are building their own brand identities while competing. Her focus on looking good to feel good represents the reality that these athletes navigate both racing pressure and media appearances, creating authentic connections with fans who see themselves in these multifaceted competitors.
• The 2025 F1 Academy season promises seven rounds across three continents, from Shanghai in March to Vegas in November, all alongside Formula 1 weekends. CICONTE’s rookie experience demonstrates how the series is successfully developing the next generation of female racing talent, with drivers who understand they’re not just competing for wins but paving pathways for women in motorsport’s highest levels.

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