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Danish driver Alba Hurup Larsen is set to join the 2025 F1 Academy grid, representing Tommy Hilfiger in her debut F1A season.
The 15-year-old driver has already made a name for herself in motorsport by winning the 2023 FIA Girls on Track Rising Star programme, besting three other drivers in the final stage of the program. Larsen emerged victorious from a challenging field of 116 drivers, demonstrating consistent race pace and car management skills. This win earned her a spot in the Ferrari Driver Academy, where her progress in 2024 has been closely monitored. In addition, Larsen made her single-seater debut in the Indian F4 Championship, achieving a best finish of sixth place in 2024. Next season, at the age of 16, she will compete in her first F1 Academy race, sporting the iconic Tommy Hilfiger livery. Tommy Hilfiger, an official partner of F1 Academy, will dress the F1A management team and support the grid in its third season, showcasing its signature colorway with Alba behind the wheel. F1 Academy Managing Director Susie Wolff expressed pride in having Tommy Hilfiger as an Official Partner, highlighting the synergy between the brand’s global values and F1 Academy’s commitment to innovation and driving change. The future holds exciting prospects for Larsen as she represents the Tommy Hilfiger brand, dreaming big and making an impact in the world of motorsport.
