Alba Larsen confirms participation in 2027 F1 Academy season
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Alba Larsen will compete in the F1 Academy for the 2027 season. The 17-year-old Danish driver has extended her association with Ferrari Driver Academy, becoming the first driver officially signed for the all-female racing series next year. This will mark Larsen's third consecutive season in the F1 Academy, which previously enforced a two-year limit for participants but changed its regulations. Larsen's continued participation signifies her growing role in the sport and the evolving nature of team agreements within the F1 Academy.
- •Alba Larsen is a 17-year-old Danish driver.
- •She remains with the Ferrari Driver Academy for 2027.
- •Larsen is the first confirmed driver for next season.
- •2027 will be her third season in the F1 Academy.
- •A rule change allowed her to extend her participation.
- 1:46 PMMotorsport.com — Ferrari-backed Alba Larsen secures third F1 Academy season in 2027
"Alba Larsen will remain on the F1 Academy grid for 2027. The 17-year-old Danish driver has extended her partnership with the Ferrari Driver Academy, becoming the first driver to be officially confirmed for the all-female racing series next year. 2027 will be Larsen's third consecutive season in F1 Academy. Previously, the series mandated a strict two-year limit for racers, but a rule change ...Keep reading
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