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Lydia Mee

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 announced last year introduced an exemption, allowing a third season exclusively for drivers whose performance indicates strong potential for continued growth.

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