F1 ACADEMY partners with Away to support wild card entry Logan Hannah for Abu Dhabi

F1 ACADEMY has introduced a partnership with Away which can see the main baggage model help Scottish driver Logan Hannah, who joins the grid because the Wild Card Entry for the ultimate spherical of the season in Abu Dhabi.

As a part of the partnership, Hannah will take to the monitor at Yas Marina Circuit in an Away-branded livery and race swimsuit, a testomony to the model’s dedication to supporting feminine expertise in motorsport. The F1 ACADEMY collection finale takes place this weekend alongside Method 1 on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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The 22-year-old’s profession began in karting within the Sodi World Sequence, earlier than getting into single-seater racing in 2017 and turning into the primary feminine driver to compete within the Method 4 UAE collection. Hannah’s preparation started in October when she bought behind the wheel of the F1 ACADEMY automobile for the primary time at an Official Take a look at on the Yas Marina Circuit.

“That is an unimaginable alternative for me to race on an unparalleled platform,” stated Hannah. “As somebody who likes to journey and expertise new locations, it’s wonderful to be supported by a model like Away that not solely celebrates exploration however can be devoted to empowering girls. I’m excited to tackle this problem in Abu Dhabi, the place I grew up karting and my profession started, understanding I’m a part of a mission to assist create alternatives for the following era of ladies in motorsport. I additionally need to say a private thanks, Susie [Wolff], all the F1 ACADEMY workforce, and Away for this chance.”

The Wild Card was launched this season as an initiative to strengthen the expertise pool within the areas the place F1 ACADEMY races. Thus far this 12 months, 5 proficient drivers have featured on the grid as a part of the initiative, giving them an unparalleled alternative to show their expertise in F1 ACADEMY equipment.

Following the success of the initiative in its inaugural 12 months Wild Card entries will proceed for the 2025 season, which can characteristic 14 races throughout seven rounds throughout three continents as a help race to the FIA Method One World Championship.