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French driver Jade Jacquet made motorsport history at Lédenon, becoming the first female driver to win an outright French Formula 4 race. The 2026 breakthrough victory marks a milestone moment for women in racing's competitive junior formulas.
McLaren's Driver Development Programme is championing three young women named Ella who are racing their way through Formula 1's ranks. Their unique paths to the track prove there's more than one route to racing success.
Australian racing driver Aiva Anagnostiadis, 18, is making her comeback after injury cut short her 2025 season. She'll compete in Italy's new GT4 Series this weekend, proving setbacks don't stop rising stars.
Australian drivers Joanne Ciconte and Paige Raddatz are making their debuts this weekend in Japan's Kyojo Cup, an all-female racing series at the legendary Fuji Speedway. They're part of a growing wave of young Australian women making their mark in motorsports worldwide.
At 17, Melbourne's Joanne Ciconte is taking her Formula 1 dreams to Japan's racing circuit. After competing in F1 Academy, she's earned a spot in the all-female Kyojo Cup with eyes on Super Formula next.
