Payton Westcott
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Payton Westcott is an American racing driver who transitioned from karting dominance to Formula 4 competition, earning recognition through the F1 Academy Discover Your Drive scholarship program.
EARLY YEARS
Born March 20, 2009, Payton discovered her passion for speed at six years old when she first climbed into a kart. What started as childhood fun quickly evolved into serious competition—by age 12, she was racing competitively and making waves in the U.S. karting scene. Her rapid progression through the ranks caught the attention of international programs, setting the stage for what would become a meteoric rise through motorsports’ lower formulae.
OTHER INTERESTS
Information about Payton’s interests outside of racing is not publicly available.
EARLY SUCCESS
Westcott’s karting career was nothing short of impressive. She secured wins in KA100 events across the United States and proved her mettle at high-profile competitions like the SKUSA SuperNationals. Her precision was legendary—at one United States Pro Karting Series event in Ohio, she qualified first by a microscopic 0.0001 seconds, showcasing the razor-sharp focus that would define her racing style. As a double class competitor at the IAME Grand Nationals, Payton demonstrated her versatility and hunger for competition. Her standout performances earned her a coveted spot in the Champions of the Future Academy Program, competing in the OK-N Senior class, which ultimately led to her F1 Academy Discover Your Drive scholarship—a recognition reserved for the most promising young talents.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2024: Recipient of F1 Academy Discover Your Drive scholarship and competed in Champions of the Future Academy Program in OK-N Senior class.
- 2024: Qualified first at United States Pro Karting Series Ohio event by 0.0001 seconds.
- 2025: Signed with Van Amersfoort Racing for full Formula 4 campaign including Italian F4 Championship, Euro4 Championship, and Formula Winter Series.
- 2025: Made Formula 4 debut at Portimão in Formula Winter Series with two top-20 finishes including impressive wet weather performance.
INSPIRATIONS
Information about Payton’s specific inspirations and influences is not publicly available.
REPUTATION
Van Amersfoort Racing CEO Rob Niessink has praised Westcott as “a fantastic addition” to their team, highlighting both her karting achievements and the dedication she demonstrated during testing. The motorsports media has taken note of her promising racecraft and remarkably smooth transition from karting to single-seaters. Her professional approach and rapid adaptation to Formula 4 machinery has impressed team personnel, establishing her as a driver to watch in the junior formulae ranks.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
For 2025, Payton is committed to a full season with Van Amersfoort Racing, competing in the Italian Formula 4 Championship (driving car #94), Euro4 Championship, and Formula Winter Series. She has expressed excitement about delivering solid results for her team throughout the season as she continues her development in single-seater racing.
References:
Van Amersfoort Racing Official Driver Profile
Van Amersfoort Racing Team Announcement December 2024
Racers Behind The Helmet – Formula 4 Debut Article February 2025
Driver Database Profile May 2025
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