Ferrari's Alba Larsen confirmed for third F1 Academy season in 2027

Larsen earns first third-season place in F1 Academy

Ferrari have announced that Alba Larsen will become the first driver to contest a third campaign in F1 Academy, continuing as part of the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy next season. The Dane is the first driver to land a seat in the all-female series for 2027.

The extra year is available under a rule change announced last year, and is open exclusively to drivers whose performance indicates strong potential for continued growth.

A strong rise in her second season

Larsen was signed by the SFDA midway through her debut F1 Academy season in 2025, when she recorded 10 top-10 finishes in the Tommy Hilfiger car. This year she switched to the Ferrari car and recently claimed her first podium in the series, with back-to-back P2 finishes in Zandvoort.

The 17-year-old currently sits fourth in the drivers' standings with two rounds remaining in Austin and Las Vegas. She also scored her first win in British F4 earlier this season.

Larsen reflects on her progress

"After two years in F1 ACADEMY, I've seen first-hand how much this series has grown and how important it's become," said Larsen. "Susie [Wolff, F1 ACADEMY Managing Director] and the team keep pushing it forward, the fans bring so much energy, and I've had an incredible team around me.

"I've grown a lot here too. I'm really proud to be part of it and can't wait to be back on the grid with Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2027."