Alexia Danielsson Will Race F1 Academy at COTA in November
The 17-year-old driver joins the series as a wild card entry during the Formula 1 weekend.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Motorsports
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Austinites headed to Circuit of the Americas next month will see 17-year-old Alexia Danielsson take to the track. F1 Academy named Danielsson as the series' wild card entry for the Austin round, where she will represent partner TeamViewer.
Why it matters
The race serves as a critical career step for Danielsson as she competes for a spot on the F1 Academy grid for the upcoming season. It adds a new storyline to the high-profile race weekend for local motorsports fans.
The 17-year-old driver enters the round following a standout second-fastest time at the Navarra Rookie Test. Her track record includes a best result of sixth place at Autodrom Most and five total points-scoring finishes in the Formula 4 CEZ Championship.
The players
Alexia Danielsson
A 17-year-old racing driver who will make her F1 Academy debut as a wild card entry in Austin.
TeamViewer
A technology company and series partner that will be represented by Danielsson on the track.
F1 Academy
An all-female single-seater racing category that provides young drivers with a path to higher levels of competition.
The details
Danielsson earned her spot in the F1 Academy Austin round after demonstrating competitive pace in both the Nordic 4 championship and the Navarra Rookie Test. She will race under the banner of series partner TeamViewer during the Formula 1 weekend at COTA. This appearance marks her debut in the series as she seeks to secure a full-time seat for next season.
Timeline
2022 saw the start of Danielsson's participation in the Aquilia Formula 1000 championship.
Danielsson competed in the Nordic 4 championship throughout the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
The Navarra Rookie Test took place in October 2026.
The F1 Academy Austin round is scheduled for November 2026.
The Texas Context
The F1 Academy wild card entry system provides a pathway for rising stars to compete at global venues during the premier Formula 1 weekend. Danielsson's inclusion follows the pattern of the series using the COTA round to showcase top-tier international prospects.
Race attendees at Circuit of the Americas should prepare for additional track activity featuring the F1 Academy series throughout the weekend. Fans can follow Danielsson's performance in November to see if she successfully secures a grid spot for the next full racing season.
The takeaway
Danielsson represents the newest generation of drivers competing for professional opportunities in the F1 Academy series. Keep an eye on her lap times at COTA this November as a signal for her potential trajectory in the upcoming championship season.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Motorsport Week.
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