LISA BILLARD Makes F1 Academy Debut as Wild Card at Singapore GP

October 1, 2025

by RACERS // from www.racers-behindthehelmet.com

• LISA BILLARD is stepping up to F1 Academy this weekend at Singapore as Hitech’s Wild Card entry, backed by Gatorade. The 16-year-old Iron Dames driver earned this shot after impressing at the F1 Academy Rookie Test at Navarra just two weeks ago, showing immediate pace that caught the right eyes. She’s following the Wild Card pathway that’s already delivered full-time F1 Academy seats for drivers like Nina Gademan, Alisha Palmowski, and Ella Lloyd.
• Her 2025 French F4 campaign tells the story of a driver finding her rhythm despite early setbacks. BILLARD battled misfortune in the opening rounds, including a crash while fighting for a podium that cost valuable points. But she broke through with ninth-place finishes at Spa and Le Mans, claiming the Female Trophy as the top performer among six women in the championship. Those two hard-earned points represent consistent progress from her 2024 debut season.
• The Marina Bay Street Circuit presents a brutal test for any rookie, but BILLARD’s karting pedigree suggests she can handle the pressure. She made history as the first female to win in French Junior Karting and progressed through Alpine’s RacHer programme before joining Iron Dames. Now she’s targeting what ESMEE KOSTERMANN achieved earlier this year – becoming a Wild Card driver to crack the top ten and prove she belongs on the F1 Academy grid full-time.

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