Audi Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley is optimistic that Emma Felbermayr’s growth can propel her to the front of the F1 ACADEMY field in 2026.

Audi Team Principal Wheatley shares his hopes for Felbermayr’s second F1 ACADEMY campaign

Emma Felbermayr will contest her sophomore F1 ACADEMY campaign, with the Austrian racer representing Audi on the 2026 grid. 

Emma Felbermayr returns with Audi for 2026 F1 ACADEMY campaign

Emma Felbermayr was upbeat about her chances going forward after unlocking her potential as the in-season test progressed at the Circuito de Navarra.

Emma Felbermayr was upbeat about her chances going forward after unlocking her potential as the in-season test progressed at the Circuito de Navarra.
The Kick Sauber struggled initially, finishing down in P17 and P11 during the first two sessions. Regrouping after Tuesday’s running, she and Rodin Motorsport found the pace they’d missed thus far. 


Felbermayr striving for more silverware after ‘productive’ Navarra test

Sit back and enjoy this extended battle between Emma Felbermayr, Nina Gademan, and Ella Lloyd for the final podium positions in Montreal Race 2.

A Safety Car restart late in the race resulted in a nail-biting final lap battle in Race 2 of F1 ACADEMY's Round 4 in Montreal. Sit back and enjoy this extended battle between Emma Felbermayr, Nina Gademan, and Ella Lloyd for the final podium positions in Canada.

WATCH: A Three-Car Final Lap Fight For The Win In Montreal Race 2

WATCH: A three-car final lap fight for the win in Montreal Race 2

With motorsport in her blood, the Austrian shares who she’s looked up to on her journey and what lessons she’s taken from their experiences.

Emma Felbermayr became the 16th different driver to win in F1 ACADEMY when she scored victory in a brilliant last lap dash to the chequered flag in Montreal Race 2. But who shaped the Kick Sauber driver to get her to where she is now? 
With motorsport in her blood, the Austrian driver shares who she’s looked up to on her journey to the grid and what lessons she’s taken from their experiences.


Growing up in a racing family and hoping to meet a four-time Champion: Emma Felbermayr’s Racing Idols

The Kick Sauber driver was delighted to have scored her first win in F1 ACADEMY after a run of frustrating reverse grid races.

It’s been a Saturday full of mixed emotions for Emma Felbermayr, but the Kick Sauber driver is delighted to have scored her first win in F1 ACADEMY after a run of frustrating reverse grid races.

Victorious Felbermayr thrilled to bounce back from DSQ disappointment in Montreal

Watch highlights from Montreal Race 2 as Kick Sauber's Emma Felbermayr secures a redemption victory around the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

Highlights: Round 4 Race 2 in Montreal

HIGHLIGHTS: Felbermayr earns maiden win with last lap pass in Montreal Race 2

Emma Felbermayr avenged her Race 1 disqualification, sealing a maiden victory in a frenetic final lap sprint to the chequered flag.

After being disqualified from her first F1 ACADEMY podium earlier in the day, Emma Felbermayr avenged the result in Race 2, sealing a maiden victory in a frenetic final lap sprint to the chequered flag.

RACE 2: Felbermayr seals redemption with last-lap dash to maiden victory in Canada

Following the conclusion of F1 ACADEMY Race 1 in Montreal, Felbermayr has been disqualified whilst Palmowski and Ferreira have been penalised.

Following the conclusion of F1 ACADEMY Race 1 in Montreal, Emma Felbermayr has been disqualified after the #5 Kick Sauber car was found to be below the minimum weight.

Felbermayr disqualified and Palmowski and Ferreira penalised following Montreal Race 1

In the second edition of Follow The Rookies, come behind the scenes with Ella Lloyd and Emma Felbermayr for the Jeddah race weekend.

In the second edition of Follow The Rookies, come behind the scenes with Ella Lloyd and Emma Felbermayr for the Jeddah race weekend - as they experienced it.  

WATCH: Follow The Rookies - Part 2 with Lloyd and Felbermayr in Jeddah 

Kick Sauber's Emma Felbermayr was left wanting more after qualifying P8 in Jeddah, giving her a second shot at starting on the front row in Race 1

Kick Sauber's Emma Felbermayr was left wanting more after qualifying P8 in Jeddah for Rodin Motorsport, giving her a second shot at starting on the front row in a reverse grid race.


Felbermayr targets ‘more aggressive’ opening lap to secure Race 1 victory in Jeddah after claiming second consecutive front row start

Despite netting a top-five finish in her first F1 ACADEMY weekend, Emma Felbermayr believes more should have been possible in Race 2 in Shanghai.

Netting a top-five finish in your first F1 ACADEMY weekend might be a good day in the office for some, but Emma Felbermayr believes more should have been possible in Race 2 in Shanghai.
Felbermayr quickly dispatched Joanne Ciconte following the rolling start for fifth and fended off an attack from Nina Gademan. The Kick Sauber driver spent the next eight laps staring at Alisha Palmowski’s rear wing, until a gutsy move saw her go side by side with the Red Bull Racing driver and snatch P5.


‘Not what I’m here for’ – Felbermayr insists she can contend for podiums after P5 finish in Shanghai

After clinching the 2024 Drivers’ title but narrowly missing out on the double, Rodin Motorsport will be aiming to deliver both sets of silverware. 

After clinching the 2024 Drivers’ title but narrowly missing out on doing the double, Rodin Motorsport will be aiming to deliver both sets of silverware this time around.
Welcoming an all-new line-up, rookies Emma Felbermayr and Ella Lloyd are partnering up with 2023 returnee Chloe Chong. Race winners on nine occasions last year, courtesy of eventual Champion Abbi Pulling, the New Zealand outfit know they’ll face stiff competition in their efforts to repeat that feat in 2025.

TEAM GUIDE: Rodin Motorsport’s 2025 line-up striving for success

Kick Sauber have announced that the Austrian driver will be representing them on the 2025 grid in her Rodin Motorsport-operated car.

Emma Felbermayr will make her F1 ACADEMY debut next year, as Kick Sauber have announced that the Austrian driver will be representing them on the 2025 grid in her Rodin Motorsport-operated car.
Beginning her racing journey in karting aged seven, Felbermayr went on to compete in her first national race in the Micro Class the following year before progressing through the Mini Class and into the Junior level.


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