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Miltner: “We offer F4 driver development at much lower cost while using F1 know-how”
Formelaustria Young Driver Programme Director Harry Miltner explains why the academy was launched, what its goals are, and what benefits racing talents can profit from The program is important for the success of young drivers because it provides them with support in many areas. How did the idea to create such a program come about,…
Read MoreZero-to-Hero weekend for Young Drivers
Following a double-DNF in the first race, the Formelaustria Young Drivers let podiums follow at the F4 Central European Zone season opener at the Red Bull Ring Race one of the new season ended in disaster for Renauer Motorsport drivers Simon Schranz and Hady Mimassi, when the Canadian overshot Turn 1 and in his attempt…
Read MoreYoung Drivers complete Media Training
On Thursday, this season’s Formelaustria Young Drivers gathered at the HM Sports Headquarters in Vienna to successfully complete their media training, which is part of the programme’s driver development. Following the theoretical course module held be former Formula One press officer Alexandra Schieren earlier this year, ex-Sky F1 presenter Maren Braun rounded off the drivers’…
Read MoreSwede Karlsson joins Programme as Driver Coach
William Karlsson, son of former touring car legend Nicklas, has agreed to support the Formelaustria Young Driver Programme with his racing expertise as driver coach. Following prosperous karting years, William switched to Formula cars in 2020, again with immediate success. He secured the title in the 2021 Formula Nordic Cup and Swedish champion. The following…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Moser drives GT4 Germany!
Formelaustria Young Driver Luis Moser will compete with Razoon – more than racing in the ADAC GT4 Germany! The 16-year-old talent will drive a BMW M4 GT4, but his partner in the German GT4 racing series has not yet been determined. “I’m delighted that we can field two BMW M4 GT4s in addition to our…
Read MoreThe Formelaustria eRacing Series is back!
Central Europe’s virtual Formula One championship, which was abruptly stop by the COVID-19 pandemic, makes a return – however, now as a breeding ground for professional F4 drivers! Launched by HM Sports in 2018, the Formelaustria eRacing Series trained Central Europe’s best SimRacers to enter qualification for the official F1 ESports Series. In three seasons,…
Read MoreFAYDP Partner More than Equal teams up with F1 Academy
Formelaustria Young Driver Programme partner, More than Equal, is joining forces with F1 ACADEMY™ in a ground-breaking cooperation to accelerate the development of female talent in motorsport. As the official Driver Performance & Research Partner, More than Equal will leverage its expertise in high-performance development and data-driven insights to support F1 ACADEMY’s mission of increasing…
Read MoreAustria’s top sports medics cooperate with Formelaustria Young Driver Programme
Renowned Sportordination in Vienna have entered a partnership with Austria’s new racing academy to look after the racing youngsters The Formelaustria Young Driver Programme has closed a multi-year-partnership with Sportordination in Vienna, one of the country’s most renowned sport medical practices. From the outset, Austria’s new junior racing academy has made sure that all drivers…
Read MoreMoser impresses in GT4 racing debut in Spain
Formelaustria Young Driver Luis Moser showed a strong first outing in a GT4 race weekend in Barcelona Luis Moser is currently the only non-formula driver in Austria’s new junior racing academy and will start in the renowned ADAC GT4 Germany in 2025. To prepare himself for what will be his rookie season in the sport,…
Read MoreFormelaustria Young Driver Programme supports female talent
From the outset it was clear for Austria’s new racing academy to offer absolutely equal support to male and female motorsport rookies On the occasion of International Women’s Day this week, it’s time to remember that women have also got a powerful say on and off the track. More and more female talents are making…
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