Emma Felbermayr

Emma Felbermayr is fuelled by a new sense of confidence this season as the Austrian racer looks to make her mark on the 2026 season.

A third-generation racer — both her father and grandfather competed in the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans — Felbermayr arrived onto the karting scene aged seven. Competing in her first national race in the Micro Class the next year, the Austrian driver subsequently moved up through the Mini and Junior levels.

Showing promise on her move into international racing at 13, Felbermayr finished runner-up in the ADAC Ladies Cup, whilst campaigns in WSK-Karting, World and European Championships followed over the next few years.

Jumping straight into her first single-seater season in F1 ACADEMY with Kick Sauber was a huge learning curve for Felbermayr. Improving with every lap, she shone brightest in Montreal, bouncing back from a podium disqualification to seize her maiden victory in a frenetic final lap in Race 2.

Breaking into the top 10 in the Standings, Felbermayr has her sights set much higher in the order as the 19-year-old brings the Audi livery to the track for the first time in the #5 Rodin Motorsport operated car.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT EMMA:

• Growing up in a racing family and hoping to meet a four-time Champion: Emma Felbermayr’s Racing Idols (2025)