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Red Bull F1 chief announces new champion driver
Red Bull F1 chief Helmut Marko introduced Chiara Battig as the newest driver in the Red Bull Junior Team in August, emphasizing her need to excel in motorsport. The 15-year-old Swiss karting champion caught attention during a scouting session in Estoril, showcasing her potential in single-seater machinery and Formula 4 cars. Battig, having secured three consecutive Swiss championships in OK Junior karts, is seen by Marko as a talent with promising prospects. Marko stated that Battig will face competition in Formula 4 in England to test her skills further. The next step for Battig, as per Marko, involves competing in the UK feeder series, with a move to the entry-level series GB4 on the horizon. Battig, expressing her gratitude for being part of the Red Bull junior team, aims to inspire other young women in karting and harbors aspirations of reaching Formula 1 and becoming a world champion.
