Emma Felbermayr confirmed for the F1 Academy grid with Audi

Tenth last year, Emma Felbermayr aims for a year of confirmation in F1 Academy. Capable of winning a race, even in a reverse grid format, the Austrian driver showed promising progress in the second half of the season, regularly finishing in the top 10, and even achieving a top 4 finish in the perilous Race 1 in Las Vegas. At the beginning of February, it became official: the driver who raced for Sauber last year will continue in the all-female category, sporting the Audi badge this season.

“We are delighted to officially welcome Emma Felbermayr to the Audi Revolut F1 Team family, Allan McNish, head of the young pilots program, was delighted. Her performances and commitment during her first season at the F1 Academy were impressive, and we see great potential for her future. Supporting female talent is a top priority for our F1 activities, and we are proud to continue the tradition of talented female drivers who have shone in Audi colors. We look forward to seeing Emma represent us on the starting grid in 2026.

Audi, the door open for Felbermayr

A logical transition for the Austrian, daughter and granddaughter of racing drivers, the move from Sauber to Audi is simply a continuation of her adventure in carHowever, being part of a more general entity than just the single-seater alongside the brand with the rings could well represent a great future opportunity for it.

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“Continuing within the F1 Academy and now as an official Audi Revolut F1 Team driver is a tremendous honor. Being associated with a brand that has such a prestigious history in motorsport, and that has supported icons like Michèle Mouton and Rahel Frey, is truly inspiring. I am grateful for the trust placed in me and I can’t wait to wear Audi’s colors on the starting grid as I continue my F1 journey with Rodin Motorsport. My goal is to represent the brand with pride, build on my experience from last season, and fight for excellent results.”

As she begins her second season in the F1 Academy, Emma Felbermayr will compete with the aim of winning more than one race in 2026. The first stage of the season for her and her competitors is on March 13th in Shanghai.