The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile has confirmed the names of the sixteen drivers who will take part in the 2023 edition of the “Girls on Track – Rising Stars” programme.
- Juniors (12-14 years old): Eva Dorrestijn (NLD), Annabella Fairclough (GBR), Ella Jönnson (SWE), Klara Kowalczyk (POL), Bianca Nagy (HUN), Eliska Plna (CZE), Vanesa Silkunaite (LTU), Kanon Takahashi (JPN).
- Seniors (14-16 years old): Joanne Ciconte (AUS), Domenika Arellano (ECU), Anniken Lindfjord (NOR), Meri Levula (FIN), Alba Hurup Larsen (DNK), Mathilda Paatz (DEU), Jure Portelli (AUS), Milla Sjostrand (SWE).
About the programme
A collaboration between the Ferrari Driver Academy, the Iron Dames team and the ACI Scuola Federale, FIA Girls on Track is an initiative born to “detect and nurture the female racing talent of the future of the best 12-16 years old female drivers from around the world“.
Starting on September 4th at the circuit of Franciacorta, in Italy, all candidates will take part in a training camp, at the end of which the best Junior driver will get the chance to compete in karting on an international level in 2024, backed by the Ferrari Driver Academy. As for the Senior drivers, four of them will advance to a second camp, held at the Fiorano racetrack in Maranello. The best one of the four will become a member of the FDA and compete – with support from the Academy and Iron Dames – in the 2024 Formula 4 season.
Winners of the previous editions were Maya Weug (2020), Laura Camps (2021), and Aurelia Nobels (2022).
Words from the FIA
Deborah Mayer, President of the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission, said: “After 3 successful years, this fourth and final edition of the Girls on Track – Rising Stars programme promises to be particularly popular and challenging, with an anticipated record number of entries thanks to the tremendous contribution of our ASNs. I only encourage all young girls with a passion for motor sport to sign up and try their luck at a human and sporting adventure that could change their lives. We look forward to discovering the candidates and helping them to develop their talent and seize key opportunities for a future in the sport.”
