RACHEL ROBERTSON Signs Full-Time PUMA F1 Academy Deal After Vegas Debut

January 13, 2026

• RACHEL ROBERTSON’s meteoric rise continues as PUMA signs her for a full 2026 F1 Academy campaign, just three years after she convinced her dad to take her indoor karting. The Scottish driver’s journey from novice plates to F1 Academy showcases exactly the kind of rapid progression we love to see when talent meets opportunity in women’s racing.
• Her Vegas debut performance speaks volumes – stepping in as an injury replacement for AIVA ANAGNOSTIADIS, ROBERTSON delivered a fourth-place finish that set the record for highest result by a wildcard or replacement driver in F1 Academy history. That’s not luck, that’s pure skill under pressure when it counts.
• The 2026 season promises serious global expansion with seven rounds across three continents, including F1 Academy’s Silverstone debut. ROBERTSON will be racing during Formula 1 weekends from Shanghai’s season opener in March, giving her maximum exposure on motorsport’s biggest stage while representing a brand that talks about being “brave and true to yourself.”

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