NINA GADEMAN Already Won F1 Academy Race, Eyes Formula 3 By 2028

October 30, 2025

• NINA GADEMAN made quick work of proving herself in F1 Academy, winning her first race at Zandvoort in August after joining as a wildcard in 2024. The 21-year-old Dutch racer, who started karting at five and dealt with boys who ‘weren’t always thrilled about being overtaken by a girl,’ caught Alpine’s attention fast enough to earn a full 2025 seat.
• Alpine’s backing puts GADEMAN in distinguished company – the team has a decades-long history of supporting boundary-pushing women, from Michele Mouton’s rally championship breakthrough in the 1980s to Lella Lombardi’s F1 career that included Le Mans appearances. That legacy of ‘uplifting those who have dared to push the boundaries’ continues with their new Academy driver.
• GADEMAN’s timeline is ambitious but achievable: she’s targeting Formula 3 by 2028, positioning herself on the traditional path toward F1. Her approach balances the dual pressure of ‘proving oneself while navigating the challenges that come with being in a male-dominated sport’ and inspiring the next generation, acknowledging that ‘the biggest challenge is convincing girls that they belong in motorsport.’

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