KAYLEE COUNTRYMAN Steps Into F1 Academy Big Leagues With Haas Backing

December 17, 2025

• KAYLEE COUNTRYMAN gets her shot at the F1 Academy big leagues with Haas backing for 2026, joining a field where established names like ALBA LARSEN (Ferrari) and JADE JACQUET (Williams) are already making moves. The 15-year-old from Arizona represents the kind of rapid progression we love to see – from karting to international single-seaters in just three years.
• Here’s what makes this signing smart: Countryman isn’t just getting a seat, she’s getting the full Haas treatment with access to team resources and personnel. Team principal Ayao Komatsu’s comments about her “contagious personality and passion” suggest they see more than just raw speed – they’re investing in someone who can grow with the program.
• The timing works perfectly with F1 Academy’s graduation system forcing veterans like DORIANE PIN, MAYA WEUG, and LIA BLOCK to move on after 2025. Countryman will race seven international rounds from China to Vegas while also competing in USF2000 stateside – a dual program that shows serious commitment to her development rather than just checking diversity boxes.

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