Ella Lloyd announced as F1 Academy wildcard in Singapore

Lloyd is currently competing in British F4, where she has scored three podiums so far this season with the JHR Developments team. She sits ninth in the championship standings while Abbi Pulling, who leads the F1 Academy championship, is sixth.

Wildcard entries were introduced in 2024 to offer more drivers the chance to race in F1 Academy at selected races. It’s an opportunity for local talent to shine in front of the most important paddock in the world, as F1 Academy sits on the support programme for Formula 1.

Ahead of her appearance in Singapore, Lloyd said: “I am very excited and honoured to be given the opportunity to be the F1 Academy Wild Card entry in Singapore. My hard work and dedication throughout my rookie season in single seaters have led me to this amazing moment in my career and I am looking forward to putting everything I have learned into practice and making the most of the weekend.

“I will show everyone what I can do behind the wheel while making the most of the experience and hopefully inspiring other young female drivers to push for their dreams. I would like to thank Susie Wolff, F1 Academy and everyone involved for making this possible.”

The car she will drive will feature a special livery for the weekend showcasing the F1 Academy Discover Your Drive initiative, which aims to change perceptions of motorsport and inspire the next generation of female talent around the world.

Six students will also be invited into the F1 Academy paddock in Singapore to learn more about the inner workings of motorsport from engineering to strategy, journalism and event management.

F1 Academy arrives in Singapore to race on 21^st and 22^nd September alongside the Singapore Grand Prix.