The 17-year-old has become the first driver confirmed for the 2027 F1 ACADEMY season, with the Dane permitted to contest a third year in the series.

Alba Larsen has become the first driver confirmed for the 2027 F1 ACADEMY season, with the 17-year-old remaining with Ferrari.

Larsen to return for third F1 ACADEMY campaign in 2027 with Ferrari

We sat down with Mercedes driver Payton Westcott and Ferrari-backed Alba Larsen to discover what life actually looks like in F1 ACADEMY.

We sat down with Mercedes driver Payton Westcott and Ferrari backed Alba Larsen to discover what life actually looks like in F1 ACADEMY.

WATCH: What it takes to be an F1 ACADEMY driver with Alba Larsen and Payton Westcott

The Ferrari driver ended her running in Navarra top of the timesheets, going fastest of all on the second and final day of the in-season test.

Alba Larsen ended her running in Navarra top of the timesheets, going fastest of all on the second and final day of the in-season test.
The Ferrari driver’s 1:46.502 put her 0.065s ahead of Emma Felbermayr in the morning segment, with Rachel Robertson a further tenth behind. In the afternoon, it was Felbermayr who led the way, going just 0.016s quicker than Palmowski, with Robertson netting her second consecutive top-three time.


Larsen leads the field on Day 2 of in-season testing in Navarra

MP Motorsport Team Manager Wouter Blokhuis was full of praise for his trio after they enjoyed their most complete weekend yet at Zandvoort.

MP Motorsport Team Manager Wouter Blokhuis was full of praise for his trio after they enjoyed their most complete weekend yet at Zandvoort, with Alba Larsen and Nina Gademan sharing the podium in both races and Esmee Kosterman breaking into the points for the first time this year.

‘Finally we’ve shown what she is capable of’ - Blokhuis hails MP Motorsport’s Zandvoort breakthrough

The Ferrari driver was conflicted after contending for the Feature Race victory, ultimately having to settle for her second P2 finish of the weekend

Alba Larsen was conflicted after contending with Alisha Palmowski for the Feature Race victory in Zandvoort and ultimately having to settle for her second P2 finish of the weekend

Larsen delighted with double podium in Zandvoort but rues missed Feature Race victory

Alba Larsen made an encouraging return to the front row, finishing second in Qualifying at Zandvoort, after just missing out on her maiden pole.

Alba Larsen made an encouraging return to the front row, finishing second in Qualifying at Zandvoort, after just missing out on her maiden pole position.

‘I think I was the best to adapt to the conditions’ - Larsen conflicted after return to the front row in Zandvoort

Larsen is hoping that her maiden British F4 podium can help revitalise her season after a strong showing on the opening day of testing at Zandvoort.

Alba Larsen is hoping that her maiden British F4 podium can help revitalise her season after a strong showing on the opening day of F1 ACADEMY in-season testing at Zandvoort.
Clocking in a 1:37.392, the Ferrari driver secured the second-fastest time of the morning and the third-best time overall — 0.246s slower than Day 1 leader Alisha Palmowski.


Larsen says British F4 podium has restored confidence at Zandvoort testing after Silverstone setback

Alba Larsen, Esmee Kosterman and Nina Gademan gave it everything in a football shootout challenge, but who came out on top?️

On this episode of F1 ACADEMY Weekend Wrapped, MP Motorsport swapped the track for the pitch in Montreal! Alba Larsen, Esmee Kosterman, and Nina Gademan gave it everything in a football shootout challenge, but who came out on top?️

WATCH: MP Motorsport Take On a Football Shootout Challenge

The drivers reflect on their parents’ dedication, encouragement and share their gratitude for those who have stayed by their side from day one. 

Long before the F1 ACADEMY race weekends and the podium celebrations, there were the early mornings, hard days and countless sacrifices made to help each driver chase their dreams. 
It might all come down to the individual on track, but no one gets there alone. Every racer’s journey is made possible by the support system behind them — and often, that begins at home. 
This Global Day of Parents, F1 ACADEMY drivers Kaylee Countryman, Alba Larsen, Ella Lloyd, Alisha Palmowski and Payton Westcott reflect on their parents’ dedication, encouragement and share their gratitude for those who have stayed by their side from day one. 


‘They've always supported me no matter what’ - F1 ACADEMY drivers pay tribute on Global Day of Parents

Following the conclusion of the F1 ACADEMY Reverse Grid Race in Montreal, three drivers have been penalised.

Larsen, Lloyd and Fisher penalised following Montreal Reverse Grid Race

Alba Larsen is ready to take the golden opportunity of racing for Ferrari in F1 ACADEMY with both hands and set her sights on being crowned Champion.

After a rookie season full of missed opportunities, Alba Larsen is ready to take the golden opportunity of racing for Ferrari in F1 ACADEMY with both hands and set her sights on being crowned this year’s Champion.

‘Every opportunity I get, we go for the big stuff’ – Larsen lays out her ambitions for success in 2026

Team Manager ⁠Wouter Blokhuis believes that the potential is there to challenge at the front after all three drivers exhibited glimpses of promise.

Although MP Motorsport left the Shanghai International Circuit with mixed feelings, Team Manager ⁠Wouter Blokhuis believes that the potential is there to challenge at the front of the field after all three drivers exhibited glimpses of promise.

Blokhuis vows MP Motorsport ‘will come back stronger’ after enduring contrasting fortunes in Shanghai 

Alba Larsen sealed her first front row start in Qualifying but revealed that there are still improvements to be made over the rest of the weekend.

Alba Larsen sealed her first front row start in Qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit but revealed that there are still improvements to be made over the rest of the weekend.

Larsen admits ‘there’s a little bit more to find’ in Shanghai following her best-ever Qualifying result 

It was a night to remember for the stars of the 2025 season, as the top three received their trophies at the 38th annual Autosport Awards.

It was a night to remember for the stars of the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season, as the top three in the Drivers’ Standings received their trophies at the 38th annual Autosport Awards.

Top three drivers celebrated at 2025 season Prize Giving at the Autosport Awards

As the 2026 grid fills up, find out more about the drivers announced for the upcoming F1 ACADEMY campaign.

With two months to go until the fourth F1 ACADEMY campaign kicks off in Shanghai, the grid is rapidly taking shape. Meeting new faces and welcoming back returning favourites, here is the lowdown on the 16 full-time drivers that have been confirmed for 2026 so far…

Who are the 2026 F1 ACADEMY drivers?

Alba Larsen will return for a second F1 ACADEMY campaign in 2026, with Ferrari selecting the Danish racer to represent them next season.

Alba Larsen joins Ferrari for the 2026 season

2025 F1 ACADEMY runner-up Maya Weug will receive the opportunity to test a Ferrari 296 GT3 with AF Corse, funded by F1 ACADEMY.

F1 ACADEMY can today announce that 2025 F1 ACADEMY runner-up Maya Weug will receive the opportunity to test a Ferrari 296 GT3 with AF Corse, funded by F1 ACADEMY

F1 ACADEMY supports Maya Weug with funded AF Corse GT test

Maya Weug and Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy's Special Advisor, Marc Gene sit down to discuss her racing career so far and the keys to her success.

Maya Weug and Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy's Special Advisor, Marc Gene sit down to discuss Weug's racing career so far and the keys to her success in the SFDA.

WATCH: Maya Weug dissects her racing journey so far with Ferrari's Marc Gene

After missing out on the 2025 title by 15 points, Maya Weug was left to lament what could have been as she took her ninth podium of the season.

After missing out on the 2025 F1 ACADEMY title by 15 points, Maya Weug was left to lament what could have been as she took her ninth podium of the season in Las Vegas.

‘Racing can be very cruel’ – Weug opens up on narrowly losing out on the title in Las Vegas

The battle has been simmering away since Round 1, but who looks to be in the stronger position when it comes to their head-to-head record?

You’d have to be pretty bold to predict who out of Doriane Pin and Maya Weug will secure this season’s title, with just nine points separating the two as the Las Vegas finale gets ever closer.

HEAD-TO-HEAD: How Pin and Weug stack up in the battle for the 2025 title

Mercedes' Doriane Pin and Ferrari's Maya Weug sit down to interview each other ahead of the title-deciding Round in Las Vegas.

Mercedes' Doriane Pin and Ferrari's Maya Weug sit down to interview each other ahead of the title-deciding Round in Las Vegas. Chatting season highlights, title hopes, and future aspirations, Pin and Weug are both ready to give it everything they've got all the way to the final chequered flag to be crowned the 2025 F1 ACADEMY Champion. 

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