RB Group Principal, Laurent Mekies added: “Everybody on the group is vastly excited to welcome Rafaela to the VCARB household. Rafaela is an distinctive rising Brazilian expertise, and we’re happy to share this world, and empowering, platform to compete, race, and develop collectively.
“F1 ACADEMY has been a fantastic success this season, the publicity that it is generated for girls’s motorsport is revolutionary. I hope we are able to proceed to encourage the subsequent technology of feminine expertise in motorsports, and we sit up for seeing Rafaela develop and flourish as a driver. The group would additionally prefer to thank Amna [Al Qubaisi] for her dedication throughout the season, we sit up for watching her progress and want her one of the best of luck within the subsequent section of her profession.”
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Crimson Bull Academy Programme Supervisor, Sarah Harrington stated: “We have been impressed by Rafaela’s efficiency this season and are more than happy to welcome her to the group and work together with her in F1 ACADEMY in 2025. Rafaela has nice expertise and potential and has already cemented herself as a race winner in Brazil. I am wanting ahead to supporting her growth and am excited to see what subsequent season brings.”
Visa Brazil Advertising Vice President, Carla Mita stated: “We’re thrilled to assist Rafaela as she joins the Visa Money App RB Academy Programme for the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season, Rafaela’s expertise and dedication completely embody the spirit of our initiatives to empower ladies in all fields. Her journey and achievements are inspiring, and we’re proud to be a part of this thrilling chapter in her profession.”
The group’s present driver Amna Al Qubaisi is about to depart F1 ACADEMY on the conclusion of her most two-season stint, as per the collection’ rules.
