Ferrari Driver Alba Larsen to Return for 2027 F1 ACADEMY Campaign

Historic Third Season Confirmed for Alba Larsen

Scuderia Ferrari has confirmed that junior driver Alba Larsen will return to the F1 ACADEMY grid for the 2027 championship. The agreement ensures that the 17-year-old Danish talent becomes the very first competitor in the history of the all-female junior category to contest a third full campaign. Larsen will simultaneously extend her tenure as a member of the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy (SFDA), remaining integrated into the Italian marque’s development pathway.

Larsen’s eligibility for an additional season stems directly from a structural rule adjustment announced last year. Under the revised framework, the championship opened the door for drivers to pursue a third year exclusively if their on-track performance demonstrated compelling potential for sustained growth and developmental continuity.

Rising Form and Driver Academy Trajectory

Larsen initially joined the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy midway through her maiden F1 ACADEMY campaign in 2025. Competing in the Tommy Hilfiger-liveried machinery during her rookie year, she demonstrated rapid consistency by registering 10 top-10 finishes across the season. Transitioning into the full Ferrari car for the current championship, Larsen has accelerated her competitive trajectory.

Her ongoing campaign has seen noticeable milestones, highlighted by earning her first podium results in the series via consecutive second-place (P2) finishes at Zandvoort. The Danish racer has also expanded her track credentials beyond the all-female series, securing her maiden single-seater victory in the British F4 championship earlier this year. Heading into the final rounds of the 2026 season at Austin and Las Vegas, Larsen holds fourth position in the overall drivers’ standings.

Reflecting on her continued journey and the development of the championship, Larsen expressed her commitment to the program:

“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.

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“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.”

Why This Matters

Larsen’s reappointment marks a pivotal milestone for F1 ACADEMY’s sporting regulations. Initially viewed primarily as a two-year transitional launchpad, the series introduced eligibility flexibility to ensure high-potential talents are not prematurely forced out without adequate progression options. By pairing this rule change with top-tier backing from the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy, the junior structure provides Larsen with targeted continuity as she works to bridge the gap toward broader FIA single-seater ladders, while stabilizing her status as a frontrunner within Susie Wolff’s expanding series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Alba Larsen allowed to race in F1 ACADEMY for a third year?

Larsen is utilizing a regulatory update announced last year that grants a third season exclusively to drivers whose track results and growth profile exhibit strong potential for continued advancement.

What have been Larsen’s major racing milestones to date?

In addition to securing 10 top-10 finishes in her 2025 rookie season, Larsen achieved back-to-back P2 podium finishes at Zandvoort, claimed her maiden race victory in British F4, and currently ranks fourth in the F1 ACADEMY championship standings.

Which team does Alba Larsen represent?

Larsen represents Scuderia Ferrari HP in the F1 ACADEMY and remains a development driver under the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy program.