Shi Wei is determined to use her experience as the Shanghai Wild Card to encourage and empower women in the sport on home soil in China.

On the eve of achieving her dream of racing in F1 ACADEMY, Shi Wei is determined to use her experience as the Shanghai Wild Card to encourage and empower women in the sport on home soil. 
Becoming the first Chinese driver to race in the series, Shi values the significance of this moment — not only for her own ambitions but to showcase the talent of female Chinese racers on a global stage.


‘A breakthrough of my personal dream' – Shi Wei on becoming F1 ACADEMY’s first Chinese Wild Card driver

The newest arrivals to the F1 ACADEMY paddock, the British team recognise that they’ll have a mountain to climb to catch up to their rivals this year.

Hitech TGR are the newest arrivals to the F1 ACADEMY paddock and the British team recognise that they’ll have a mountain to climb to catch up to their rivals this season. 
But they’ve put their best foot forward, tapping into fresh potential with American Express driver Nicole Havrda and Aiva Anagnostiadis for TAG Heuer. They’ll also be fielding the Wild Card entry at all seven rounds this season.  
A squad with as rich and successful racing history as Hitech will already know what needs to be done from the outset, starting with getting acquainted with their new car and drivers. But what are the chances of them tasting success in their first season? 

TEAM GUIDE: Hitech TGR’s new faces ready to kickstart their F1 ACADEMY era 

The F1 ACADEMY Official Partner announced the 19-year-old Canadian as their chosen driver for the upcoming F1 ACADEMY season.

Nicole Havrda will be racing in American Express colours in 2025, as the F1 ACADEMY Official Partner announced her as their chosen driver for the upcoming F1 ACADEMY season. The 19-year-old Canadian began karting on home soil in 2019, achieving first place in the Calgary Shootout alongside success in the Rotax Max Finals. 

Nicole Havrda steps up to F1 ACADEMY with American Express 

The Chinese driver has been announced as the first F1 ACADEMY Wild Card for 2025, joining the grid for the opening round of the season in Shanghai.

F1 ACADEMY has today announced that Shi Wei, also known as ‘Tie Dou’, will be the first F1 ACADEMY Wild Card entry for 2025, joining the grid for the opening round of the season at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Shi Wei confirmed as the Wild Card entry for Round 1 of 2025 season in Shanghai

F1 ACADEMY has today announced that Hitech Grand Prix will join the grid and operate three cars from the 2025 season, expanding the grid to 18 cars.

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