Charlotte Page

Charlotte Page is a young Australian kart racer from Ipswich, Queensland, who became one of nine female drivers selected for the F1 Academy-backed Champions of the Future Academy Program in 2024—a recognition that placed her on an international stage before she even turned fifteen.

EARLY YEARS

Born around 2009 or 2010, Charlotte grew up in Ipswich, Queensland, as one of five girls in her family. That’s right—four sisters, zero brothers, and a household that clearly didn’t subscribe to the idea that motorsports are a boys’ club. Her father raced, and in 2019, when she was about nine or ten years old, Charlotte decided to follow in his footsteps. No dramatic origin story here, no garage epiphany—just a kid who wanted to do what her dad did, and a family that said, “Sure, why not?”

She started karting that same year, jumping into a sport where most of the grid probably thought she was someone’s little sister tagging along for the day. Spoiler: she wasn’t.

OTHER INTERESTS

If Charlotte has hobbies outside of karting, she’s keeping them to herself. There’s no public record of her painting watercolors, rescuing stray animals, or starting a side hustle selling homemade candles on Etsy. Either racing consumes all her free time, or she’s just not interested in sharing the rest of her life with the internet. Fair enough.

EARLY SUCCESS

Charlotte’s early career was less about winning and more about showing up and learning the ropes. She competed in the Australian Kart Championship’s KA3 Junior category in 2023, finishing 18th overall with 37 points. Not a podium year, but solid enough to prove she belonged on the grid. In 2024, she returned to the same series with Kart Republic, running an IAME KA100 engine, and finished 25th with 38 points—a slight dip in standings, but one more point than the year before, which counts for something.

The real turning point came in early 2024 when she was selected for the F1 Academy Champions of the Future Academy Program. This wasn’t just a participation trophy—it was a scholarship that included a discount on entry fees, branding rights, and a six-event calendar across Italy, Spain, the UAE, and Abu Dhabi. The program, backed by Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS and managed by Susie Wolff, was designed to develop young female talent for the global stage. Charlotte was the Australian representative, competing in the OK-N class against some of the best young female kart racers in the world.

Her first event was in Cremona, Italy, from March 27 to 31, 2024. It was a baptism by fire—literally, if you count the Italian heat and the pressure of racing internationally for the first time. She didn’t dominate, but she didn’t disappear, either.

By Round 3, things got interesting. Charlotte had a tricky qualifying session and suffered two DNFs in the heats, which left her starting the final in 34th position. Not ideal. But instead of packing it in, she put her head down and clawed her way forward, gaining 14 positions to finish 13th (or 19th, depending on which recap you read—motorsports journalism is nothing if not consistent). One report noted she climbed to first place in Heat 2 before a five-second penalty for pushing the race leader dropped her back to 16th. Another mentioned she gained nine positions on a restart alone. The exact numbers might be fuzzy, but the gist is clear: Charlotte can drive, and she doesn’t give up.

She finished the 2024 Champions of the Future Academy season 25th overall with 50 points. No wins, no podiums, but plenty of proof that she can hang with international competition.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2019: Started kart racing at approximately nine years old, following her father into the sport[2].
• 2023: Competed in Australian Kart Championship – KA3 Junior, finishing 18th overall with 37 points[1].
• 2024: Selected as one of nine female drivers for the F1 Academy Champions of the Future Academy Program, representing Australia[2].
• 2024: Competed in six-event Champions of the Future Academy series across Italy, Spain, UAE, and Abu Dhabi in the OK-N class[2].
• 2024: Gained 14+ positions in Champions of the Future Academy Round 3 final after starting 34th, demonstrating racecraft and determination[3].
• 2024: Finished 25th in Champions of the Future Academy – OK-N with 50 points[1].
• 2024: Competed in Australian Kart Championship – KA3 Junior with Kart Republic, finishing 25th with 38 points[1].

INSPIRATIONS

Charlotte’s father introduced her to racing, and she followed his lead into karting in 2019. Beyond that, she hasn’t publicly shared which drivers inspire her, what posters are on her bedroom wall, or whether she watches F1 replays on Sunday nights. If she has racing heroes, she’s keeping them close to the vest.

REPUTATION

Page is still early in her career, so her reputation is more about potential than proven results. That said, Karting Australia CEO Kelvin O’Reilly praised her selection for the F1 Academy program as “testament to the commitment of Karting Australia to develop young talent for the global stage,” noting it aligned with the organization’s goal of increasing female participation in motorsports[2]. The F1 Academy coverage highlighted her speed and ability to gain positions, even when starting deep in the field[3].

She’s also earned a reputation for being scrappy. That five-second penalty in Heat 2 for pushing the race leader? It’s the kind of aggressive move that either gets you called a competitor or a troublemaker, depending on who’s watching. Either way, it suggests Charlotte isn’t afraid to mix it up when the opportunity presents itself.

As one of the youngest drivers in the F1 Academy program and an Australian competing internationally, she’s already breaking ground simply by showing up. Whether she becomes a household name or fades into the midfield remains to be seen, but at fourteen, she’s got time to figure it out.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

There’s no public information about Charlotte’s plans beyond 2024. No announced team affiliations for 2025, no stated goals about moving up to car racing, and no quotes about her long-term ambitions. Whether she’s plotting her next move in silence or still figuring it out is anyone’s guess. Given her age, she’s got options—and time to explore them.

References:

Charlotte Page – DriverDB Profile
Australian Selected for F1 Academy Karting Program in Europe – Karting.net.au
Champions of the Future Academy Round 3 Recap – F1 Academy