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Driver lineup at Singapore GP changes as ‘wild card’ name revealed
A last-minute wild card driver, 16-year-old Lisa Billard, has been added to the lineup for this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
The event marks the penultimate round of the 2025 F1 Academy championship, a series featuring six teams with three drivers each, aiming to promote young female talent in motorsport.
Gatorade, an official partner of the series, sponsors Billard, who will drive the #60 F1 Academy car in a special Gatorade livery to celebrate the brand’s 60th anniversary.
Gatorade’s partnership with F1 Academy until 2030 focuses on fueling the next generation of female drivers, with Billard being the latest beneficiary of their support.
The F1 Academy Wild Card seat was introduced in 2024 to strengthen the talent pool, with Billard being the youngest driver selected for the role at just 16 years old.
Billard has already made a name for herself in motorsport, and her selection as a Wild Card entry reflects the commitment of partners like Gatorade to support emerging talent in the sport.
