Lewis Hamilton meets the young girls of the F1 Academy

This United States Grand Prix is ​​a unique opportunity both for the F1 Academy and for its 15 drivers entered. Indeed, for the first time in its history, this 100% women's championship, which made its debut this year, will be the curtain raiser for a round of Formula 1.

This obviously offers greater exposure for the F1 Academy, which wants to conquer a wider audience. Thus, the final will be played in Austin this weekend, enough to put a little more stakes in this final round at the end of which we will know the first champion in the history of the series: Marta Garcia (Prema) or Léna Bühler (ART Grand Prix).

Hailed by Lewis Hamilton

In addition to greater exposure, the young women of the F1 Academy also had the opportunity to meet the actors of Formula 1 and in particular Lewis Hamilton.

A fervent defender of the women's cause in motorsport, the seven-time world champion took advantage of the presence of the F1 Academy in the paddock in Austin to greet the young girls with whom he was able to interact and take a few photos.

« A true pioneer of global sport comes to the paddock for a special visit, published the women's championship on its social networks. Great to welcome Lewis Hamilton to the paddock ahead of our race weekend. » An initiative which was welcomed by fans on the web.

A true ground-breaker in world sport drops by the paddock for a special visit.

Great to welcome @LewisHamilton into the paddock ahead of the race weekend.#F1Academy pic.twitter.com/BXzTNW2hNE

— F1 Academy (@f1academy) October 19, 2023

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