StaffF1 Academy’s inaugural champion Marta García will be racing in the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) for PREMA Racing, having secured a fully-funded seat.
The Spaniard will get financial support from Pirelli and Tatuus for her seat. The move also signifies F1 Academy’s vision of preparing its drivers for higher levels of competition as they hope to climb up the ladder to the pinnacle of motorsport.
FRECA has also revealed that it will grant one of the top teams a season-long fourth entry if they sign a driver who finishes P1, P2 or P3 in the F1 Academy standings.
Also read: Marta García wins F1 Academy 2023 title
Marta García commented:
“So thrilled and excited to be racing in FRECA next year. Coming from F1 Academy, it’s going to be a big step. We know we will have to work a lot with the team to succeed but I’m really determined to do well. I can’t thank F1 Academy enough. It is such a fantastic initiative, and it is the right way to do it, trying to take drivers with the best results to the top level. What an amazing opportunity, I’m looking forward to it and to the work that we have ahead, inside and outside the track.“
Rene Rosin – Team Principal, PREMA Racing, added:
“We are really happy to continue working with Marta for 2024. We were really impressed by her approach and professionalism, and the progress she made throughout the year showed that she is ready to take the next chapter of her career. This step is also a great testament to the work done by F1 Academy in the development and promotion of young woman talent in motorsport. The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine is a challenging and competitive championship, but we think that Marta will be up to pace and we will support her to get there as quickly as possible.“
