At 19 years old, Sofia Zanfari has reached a major milestone in her young career. The Moroccan driver is among the 18 rising talents selected for the prestigious 2026 F1 Academy Rookie Test, the all-female championship running alongside Formula 1 Grands Prix. This opportunity rewards her continuous progression and strong single-seater performances since her debut in 2025.

Following a promising debut season, Sofia Zanfari begins her second year in the French F4 Championship with fresh ambitions. No fewer than 32 drivers competed in the single-seaters at the traditional Easter Cup races on the Gascon circuit as part of the French Circuit Championship. Seven female drivers, each more competitive than the last, went head-to-head in F4.

Chris Dittmann Racing has confirmed that Mercedes-AMG F1 Team Junior Programme member Rashid Al Dhaheri will join the team for selected rounds of the 2025 GB3 Championship.

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is delighted to announce its Junior Programme line-up for 2025. This year, the programme expands to include twelve talented young drivers, competing across various categories from karting to FIA Formula 3.

After a remarkable rise in international karting, Sofia Zanfari is taking on a new challenge by proudly joining the FFSA Academy to compete in the 2025 French Formula 4 Championship. At just 18 years of age, the Moroccan driver is aiming to reach the highest levels of motorsport.