What is confirmed for 2027
Alba Larsen will continue with Ferrari in F1 Academy in 2027, according to the official announcement published on 16 October. The 17-year-old Dane is the series’ first confirmed driver for next season. Confirmation of a programme in a development championship must be read within that championship’s context: it is not the announcement of a Formula 1 World Championship race seat.
Why a third season is possible
The organiser explains that a change announced in 2025 permits a third campaign for drivers whose performance indicates strong development potential. Larsen is using that provision. APEX interprets the decision as continued development, rather than a rule automatically applying to the whole grid or a guarantee about her next championship.
Who is Alba Larsen?
Her official profile lists MP Motorsport, Ferrari support and car number 12. Her date of birth, 12 December 2008, explains her age of 17 when the confirmation was made. The two team names are compatible: one identifies the outfit operating the car in the series, the other the manufacturer’s support. That distinction helps readers interpret entry lists correctly.
| Profile detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Danish |
| Series team | MP Motorsport |
| Support | Ferrari |
| Car number | 12 |
Podiums are evidence, not a promise
Formula 1 highlights her two second-place finishes at Zandvoort, Larsen’s first series podiums. They provide concrete results behind the announcement. APEX perspective: evaluating the next step requires looking at whether performance repeats in different conditions, rather than only the strongest weekend. Qualifying, race management and consistency need to be considered together.
What comes next this season
The F1 Academy calendar still includes Austin on 22–25 October and Las Vegas on 19–21 November. These are the series’ round windows, rather than Formula 1 race start times. Check the organiser’s own schedule for individual sessions. The photograph shows Larsen at Zandvoort on 23 August 2026 and is labelled as an archive image, without suggesting it comes from the contract announcement.
