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
• This season’s F1 Academy schedule includes seven race weekends, with stops in Shanghai, Miami, Montreal, and Las Vegas, among others.