2024 begins the second ever F1 Academy championship, with a number of fiercely competitive entrants. But who won the first title? This article covers the personal and racing life of F1 Academy's first ever champion; Marta Garcia.
(Image found on Marta's Instagram, @martagarcialopez19)
Marta was born in Spain, on August 8th 2000, meaning she won her first ever championship at the age of 23. Not much is known of her personal life, although you can follow her social media accounts. She is an incredibly decorated and passionate racer, with an extensive track record to boot.
Before her debut in F1 Academy, like most drivers, she got her start in Karting. Following years of success, she eventually made her way into F4 for a couple of years before returning to karting. She then made the move to the W series, an all female racing series, similiar to the F1 academy. Years of W series racing led to her participation of the inaugural season of the F1 Academy.
During her championship year in the academy, she raced for the Prema team. A well known and established team for junior championship racing, which includes: F2, F3, F4, Formula regional and F1 Academy. It harbours up and coming talent such as Ollie Bearman and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, but also was the starting place for many accomplished F1 drivers such as Oscar Piastri and Logan Sargeant.
(Ollie Bearman in Monza with the Prema Team) (Prema Team website)
What is she doing now? After her incredible championship win, she has moved on to other racing series, which integrate both male and female drivers. She is currently competing in Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, in a team called "The Iron Dames" alongside another incredible female driver, Doriane Pin.
Overall, Marta Garcia, is an incredibly talented, and well-established driver in the world of motorsport. Not only is she a pioneer for female competitors, she is inspiration for her competitive mindset and intense desire to win.
Sources:
“Driver: Marta García | Driver Database.” Www.driverdb.com, www.driverdb.com/drivers/marta-garcia-lopez. Accessed 10 June 2024.
“Instagram.” Www.instagram.com, www.instagram.com/martagarcialopez19/. Accessed 10 June 2024.
Prema Team. Monza - Picture 19, 31 Aug. 2023, premaracing.com/en/photos-and-videos/513-fia-f2-r12-monza-photos#lg=1&slide=17. Accessed 10 June 2024.
Ollie Bearman with Prima Team in Monza.
Comments