In the footsteps of greats
Audi Revolut F1 Team signs Emma Felbermayr for 2026 F1 Academy series.
Hot on the heels of announcing its new Driver Development program, the Audi Revolut F1 Team has signed Austrian driver, Emma Felbermayr, for the 2026 F1 Academy series where she will drive a Rodin-operated car.
6 February, 2026
Just a week after announcing its new Driver Development program, the Audi Revolut F1 Team has made its second signing, adding talented Austrian driver, Emma Felbermayr to its ranks for the 2026 season.
Felbermayr, who enjoyed a standout maiden F1 Academy season in 2025, will follow in the footsteps of such Audi greats as Michèle Mouton and Rahel Frey, wearing Audi colours this year as she competes again in the all-female F1 Academy series which competes on the official Formula One Grand Prix calendar.
Once again driving a Rodin Motorsport car, Felbermayr will be looking to build on her 2025 season which included her maiden race win, the significance of the Audi association not lost on the 19-year-old:
“Continuing in F1 Academy and to now do so as an official Audi Revolut F1 Team driver is a huge honour,” she said following the official announcement.
"To be associated with a brand that has such an incredible motorsport history, and one that supported icons like Michèle Mouton and Rahel Frey, is truly inspiring. I am grateful for the trust being placed in me and can't wait to sport the Audi colours on the grid, as I continue my journey in the series with Rodin Motorsport.”
With this, the second signing in and many weeks, Director of the Audi Driver Development Program, Allan McNish, is building a formidable talent pool for the future, citing Felbermayr’s debut season in 2025 as a strong indicator of her potential in motorsport.
“We are delighted to officially welcome Emma Felbermayr to the Audi Revolut F1 Team family. Her performance and dedication in her debut F1 Academy season were impressive, and we see great potential for her future,” McNish said.
“Supporting female talent is a key priority for our F1 operations, and it is a source of pride for us to continue the legacy of strong female drivers who have succeeded with the Four Rings. We look forward to seeing Emma carry our colours on the grid in 2026."
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