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Canadian Racer Nicole Havrda Joins F1 Academy with American Express Sponsorship

The 19-year-old driver will compete in the all-female series for the 2025 season, representing Hitech Grand Prix with a custom American Express livery.

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Canadian driver Nicole Havrda poses in this undated handout photo. Havrda will race for Rodin Motorsport in the F1 Academy series this season. Launched by Formula One in 2023, F1 Academy was created to help young women develop and rise to higher levels of motorsport. It is considered the top female-only championship. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Parc Fermé Co **MANDATORY CREDIT**

Overview

  • Nicole Havrda, a 19-year-old from Comox, British Columbia, will race in the F1 Academy for the 2025 season, driving for Hitech Grand Prix.
  • Havrda is sponsored by American Express, which has partnered with F1 Academy to support female drivers and promote women-owned businesses through its branding.
  • The F1 Academy, launched in 2023, is an all-female racing series designed to develop young drivers and provide a pathway to higher levels of motorsport.
  • Havrda previously made history as the first woman to win the Formula Pro USA Western Championship in 2023 and finished sixth in the Formula Regional Americas Championship in 2024.
  • This season’s F1 Academy schedule includes seven race weekends, with stops in Shanghai, Miami, Montreal, and Las Vegas, among others.