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Rafaela Ferreira teams up with Visa Cash App RB for 2025 F1 Academy season.
Rafaela Ferreira made history by becoming the first female winner in the Brazilian F4 series by finishing on the podium in the 2023 season finale. Born in Santa Catarina, Brazil, Ferreira began her racing career in national karting championships before moving up to single-seaters. In 2022, she earned the distinction of being the first female driver to secure a pole position in the Copa Brasil de Kart championships. During her second season in the Brazilian F4 series, Ferreira has already won two races and achieved seven podium finishes. Looking ahead to her future, Ferreira expressed her excitement about joining the Visa Cash App RB Academy Programme in F1 Academy in 2025, a significant milestone in her racing career. She is determined to make the most of this opportunity, confident that she will achieve great results working alongside a talented team. Ferreira will be racing as a member of the Red Bull Academy Programme through VCARB, with Team Principal Laurent Mekies emphasizing her exceptional talent and the team’s excitement about welcoming her to the VCARB family.