Aiva Anagnositadis

At just 18, Aiva Anagnostiadis has already made the leap from Melbourne karting tracks to the F1 Academy—a journey that required her family to pack up and move continents to chase her racing dreams.

EARLY YEARS

Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Anagnostiadis found herself torn between two passions as a child: dancing and go-karting. While many kids might have dabbled in both, the call of the track ultimately won out over the dance studio. By age 8, she was already behind the wheel in competitive karting, setting the foundation for what would become a rapid ascent through motorsports’ ranks. The decision to prioritize racing would prove prescient—though it meant saying goodbye to her homeland when her family made the bold move to the UK in 2023 to support her racing ambitions.

OTHER INTERESTS

Beyond her racing commitments, Aiva has taken on a mentoring role, actively working with young girls in go-karting. She’s passionate about serving as a role model for women entering the sport, understanding firsthand the unique challenges they face in motorsports’ male-dominated landscape.

EARLY SUCCESS

Anagnostiadis cut her teeth in Australian karting, progressing through various categories from Cadet 12 to KA3 Senior and TAG 125. Her breakthrough moment came in 2021 when she claimed the Ladies Trophy at the Australian Karting Championship—a victory that marked her as one to watch. The following year brought international recognition when she represented Australia at the FIA Motorsport Games in the Karting Sprint Senior category, though her campaign ended in frustration when she crashed at the start of the final. Despite setbacks, her talent caught the attention of Alpine, leading to her selection for both the Alpine Rac(H)er Karting Programme and the Alpine Racing F1 Academy in 2023.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2021: Won Ladies Trophy at Australian Karting Championship
• 2022: Represented Australia in FIA Motorsport Games Karting Sprint Senior category
• 2023: Selected for Alpine Racing F1 Academy at age 16
• 2023: Joined Alpine Rac(H)er Karting Programme
• 2025: Made F1 Academy debut in rookie campaign

INSPIRATIONS

The strongest influence in Aiva’s corner comes from her competitive mother, who provides unwavering support for her daughter’s racing pursuits. She’s also backed by what the F1 Academy describes as “formidable World Champions” in her support network, though the specific identities of these mentors remain private.

REPUTATION

Media coverage consistently portrays Anagnostiadis as a rising star on an accelerated timeline, with outlets describing her as an “F1 Academy star in record time” and “on the fast track to make motorsport history.” Her rapid progression from karting to single-seaters has earned praise as someone who is “redefining motorsport” while “learning as she goes in rookie F1 Academy campaign.” The motorsports community has embraced her as an “up-and-coming Aussie champion” with the “motorsport world at her feet”—high expectations for someone still in her teens.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Currently focused on her rookie F1 Academy campaign in 2025, Aiva is also competing in multiple series including the Formula Winter Series and Eurocup-4 Winter Championship with Cram Motorsport. Her early 2025 results show steady progress, with a best finish of 20th in race 1 at Algarve in the Formula Winter Series. She’s actively pursuing media opportunities and brand partnerships, including a collaboration with Tag Heuer for her F1 Academy debut, positioning herself as both a competitive driver and marketable personality in women’s motorsports.

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