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  • Chloe Chong returns to F1 Academy

    Chloe Chong will be returning to F1 Academy this season, with the British driver teaming up with F1 Academy Official Partner, Charlotte Tilbury and filling the final full-time spot on this season’s grid.

    The 17 year old previously raced in the series in 2023 as the youngest driver in the field.
    In her first season of single-seaters, Chong secured six points-scoring results, including three personal best finishes of sixth in Spielberg, Valencia and Austin.

    Last year, Chong competed in British F4, achieving her highest result of seventh at Donington Park.
    She’ll now get her sophomore campaign underway behind the wheel of the 27 car operated by Rodin Motorsport.

    I’m super happy to be making a return to F1 ACADEMY this season and to be representing Charlotte Tilbury. When I was first introduced to the brand, I instantly felt at home with their ethos of championing the magic of confidence and big dreams in order to achieve goals. I truly believe in setting myself up for success; so joining the Charlotte Tilbury family feels just like that. Their brand story is beyond inspiring, and it’s something I would like to replicate on track. I am grateful for their support in my career, and I can’t wait to shoot for the stars wearing their colours in the year ahead.
    Chong on the news.

  • Chloe Chong joins PREMA

    Chloe Chong has become PREMA Racing’s second signing for the F1 Academy’s first campaign, with the British-Canadian racer joining Bianca Bustamante at the Italian team.

    After beginning competing in karts in the UK back in 2013, she made her first foray into the international karting scene in 2021, racing in the Rotax Max Euro Trophy and the IAME Ladies Cup in France.

    Last year saw Chong race in the British Kart Championships X30 Junior Class and achieve one of the four finalist spots in the FIA Girls on Track Rising Star Programme.

    Speaking about the announcement, Chong said she is excited to continue her development as she progresses from karting to single-seater racing.

    This will be my first year in cars and it’s a dream come true to have been given the opportunity to make my debut with such a renowned team as PREMA. I look forward to working with them, both in and out of the car to form some solid foundations and results in F1 Academy.

    Chloe on her new seat.

    We always relish the chance to welcome new drivers from karting and having Chloe on board for her auto racing debut in our new F1 Academy team is particularly exciting. She has been impressive so far and she demonstrated it through the FIA Girls On Track – Rising Star selections and the FDA Scouting Camp. We think we spotted some great potential in terms of driving and mentality and knowing that she has so much road ahead makes us confident about our future together.

    Rene Rosin, Team Principal.