Emma Felbermayr, 17, will compete in the F1 Academy women’s racing series in 2025. The Sauber Formula 1 team, which will become an Audi in 2026, announced on Tuesday (December 17). Their fast pace vehicle is operated by Rodin Motorsport. The start of racing is planned for the Chinese Grand Prix at the end of March.
“We are excited to welcome @emmafelbermayr as our new @F1Academy driver for the 2025 season!” reads the corresponding post on Instagram. The wording of the broadcast: “We are delighted to welcome Emma to the team. Emma is young but she has already shown her potential and we are looking forward to her representing us on the international stage from next year. This is the start of an exciting journey and we can hardly wait to see what we can achieve together,” said Mattia Binotto, former Ferrari team principal and now Sauber managing director.
Felbermayr Motorsport Dynasty
Felbermayr is following big steps. She comes from a motorsport dynasty. Emma’s father and grandfather once participated in the classic 24 hours of Le Mans. “I am very proud and excited. This is an incredible opportunity to take the next step in my racing career. I am looking forward to representing the team, growing as a driver and making the most of the visibility and platform that the F1 Academy offers. “I can’t wait to get started and see what we can achieve together,” Felbermayr, whose family runs one of the largest transportation and lifting technology companies in Central Europe, was quoted in a release Sauber.