She will likely be taking to the observe within the #6 F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE-liveried automotive, operated by PREMA Racing, to spotlight the success of the worldwide programme which goals to extend the expertise pool of younger ladies coming into motorsport.
Launched this 12 months, the Wild Card initiative was introduced in to assist strengthen the expertise pool within the areas through which F1 ACADEMY races and prioritises gifted younger drivers from every race area. At races the place a driver from the native area is just not obtainable, the chance is made accessible to drivers from different areas who aspire to compete in F1 ACADEMY the next 12 months.
To date, 4 Wild Playing cards have featured on an F1 ACADEMY grid — Reema Juffali, Courtney Crone, Nina Gademan and Ella Lloyd — with the drivers gaining worthwhile expertise and publicity from the collection’ world platform.
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At a karting stage, F1 ACADEMY has additionally supported three feminine drivers in every of the three mixed-gender classes within the Champions of the Future Academy Programme (COTFA). With a dedication to growing the pipeline of feminine expertise each on and off the observe, COTFA and the Wild Card initiative reveal the collection’ dedication to creating alternatives for younger feminine drivers to progress up the karting ladder and into single-seaters.
Katie Denver, F1 ACADEMY Driver Improvement Lead added: “Our world F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE programme identifies, helps and nurtures future expertise, each on and off observe. On observe, the programme gives alternatives for gifted younger drivers to develop their abilities and efficiency, in addition to a platform to showcase their potential on a world stage.
“We’re delighted to welcome Alisha as our Spherical 6 Wild Card, and we look ahead to seeing her in motion within the F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE livery.”
