If this is your first time hearing the name Aiva Anagnostiadis, I can assure you, it won't be the last.
Anagnostiadis is here to disrupt the grid. Born into a family where motorsport wasn’t just a passion but a way of life, the Australian driver has been on a relentless trajectory since she first gripped a steering wheel at six. Now, as the first Australian woman to be selected as a driver for the F1 Academy, she’s proving that raw talent and unshakable ambition are enough to rewrite the rules. With TAG Heuer backing and a seat at Hitech Grand Prix, she’s racing toward a future where women don’t just compete in Formula 1 – they win.
Ahead of this week's Melbourne Grand Prix, we're sharing everything you need to know about the unstoppable force. Keep your eyes on her. She’s coming fast.
She’s making history
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2025 marks a milestone: Aiva becomes one of the first Australian drivers to enter the elite F1 Academy. Racing for Hitech Grand Prix with TAG Heuer backing, she’s carving a path where few have ventured before.
Born to race
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Motorsport runs through her veins. Anagnostiadis grew up in a family where racing wasn’t just a pastime – it was a legacy. Her mother, a fierce competitor in go-karting, and her father, a trackside mechanic, set the scene for Anagnostiadis to take the wheel and never look back.
Started young, moved fast
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At just six years old, she was already navigating the curves of a karting track, racking up podium finishes like it was second nature. Fast forward a few years, and she’s competing in the Indian F4 Championship, laying the groundwork for her single-seater career.
A global contender
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The world took notice when she represented Australia in the FIA Motorsport Games. Now, with her sights set on Formula One, Aiva is proving she’s not just here to compete – she’s here to lead.
Unwavering ambition
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Relocation, sacrifice, resilience – her journey is nothing short of relentless. To fuel her F1 dreams, Aiva’s family moved from Melbourne to Europe, solidifying their collective belief in her talent. For Aiva, there’s no plan B – only full speed ahead.
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