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Tag: American Express

  • Dobson to represent AMEX

    Ava Dobson will take on her rookie F1 Academy season this year, with the 17 year old competing for the series’ Official Partner American Express.

    Awarded the Parella Motorsport Holdings Powering Diversity Scholarship in 2023, the American racer made her single-seater debut in the Formula 4 United States Championship.

    Dobson gained further experience with appearances in the USF Juniors and USF2000 Championship that same year.

    Transitioning over to racing in Europe, Dobson contested two rounds of the 2024 GB4 Championship before returning for a full campaign the following year.
    Claiming her maiden podium at Donnington Park, she finished the 2025 season as the highest scoring female driver.

    Dobson becomes the fourth Wild Card driver to progress to the 2026 grid after making her F1 Academy debut on home soil during Round 3 in Miami last May.

    I am really excited to be going with F1 ACADEMY this year with American Express. I’m truly super honoured to be chosen to race in the series and having an amazing partnership with American Express. I can’t wait to continue to build off of that throughout the whole year and work really hard with the team, and with American Express to be the best we can be.
    Dobson on the news.

  • Nicole Havrda steps up to F1 Academy

    Nicole Havrda will be racing in American Express colours in 2025, as the F1 Academy partner announced her as their chosen driver for the upcoming season.

    The 19 year old began karting on home soil in 2019, achieving first place in the Calgary Shootout alongside success in the Rotax Max Finals.

    Graduating to open-wheel racing in 2022, she achieved two top five finishes in the Indian Racing League Championship.
    The following year saw her make history, becoming the first female Formula Pro USA Champion as well as taking home the title in both SFR FA2 and the Formula Pro USA Winter Series.

    In 2024, the Canadian competed in the Formula Regional Americas Championship, finishing sixth overall in her rookie campaign with four podiums to her name. In addition, she participated in two endurance races in an Audi R8 GT4.

    I’m honoured to partner with American Express for my F1 ACADEMY debut this upcoming season, especially at the F1 Montreal Grand Prix in June. Their support fuels my drive to compete at the highest level and I’m thrilled to represent a brand that champions performance, resilience, and ambition, both on and off the track.
    Havrda on the news.