Lia Block joins the F1 Academy with ART GP and Williams

Du rally to the circuits, there is only one step! Daughter of the legendary Ken Block, who died in January 2023, Lia Block will make her debut in car en F1 Academy. The 17-year-old American joins ART Grand Prix, but also the academy Williams which she will represent in the 100% women's championship.

BREAKING: Lia Block signs with Williams Racing to join the F1 Academy grid in 2024!

As part of the Williams Racing Driver Academy, Block will run the team's livery while racing for ART Grand Prix.#F1Academy pic.twitter.com/IlJp7OU49R

— F1 Academy (@f1academy) November 14, 2023

Despite her young age, Lia Block has already proven herself in rallying, rallycross and in rally-raid. She notably participated at Pikes Peak this year in tribute to his father, as well as a round of Extreme E. This year, the American driver made history by becoming the youngest American Rally Association champion, winning the Open Two-Wheel Drive category.

Lia Block is the second driver confirmed in F1 Academy, after Bianca Bustamante with ART Grand Prix and McLaren. “I’m so excited to join the Williams Driver Academy and participate in the F1 Academy in 2024! It's something I could never have dreamed of, rejoices the young 17-year-old American. I'm looking forward to this new experience and learning as much as I can. »

“We are delighted to welcome Lia to Williams Racing as an F1 Academy driver for 2024, declared James Vowles, director of the British team. Lia has already achieved a huge amount in motorsport, has incredible natural talent, as well as the champion mindset and dedication needed to make her single-seater debut a success. We can’t wait to start this journey together. »

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