Ginevra Panzeri Wins and Dreams of Taking on Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc in Formula 1

At just 18 years old, Ginevra Panzeri has opened a new chapter in her racing career by winning the Female Trophy at the 2026 E4 Championship. The title came at the end of a season with PA Racing that concluded at the Monza circuit, where the young driver from Bergamo claimed the top spot among female drivers in Race 1—finishing 12th overall—and placed second in her category in the following two races.

For the driver, who celebrated her birthday on October 2 during the Formula Trophy weekend in Malaysia, this recognition represents an important sporting achievement as she looks ahead to her next challenges. Already the only Italian selected for the F1 Academy’s Rookie Program and ninth in both sessions of the Rookie Test at Navarra, Panzeri adds to her competitive resume with a result that could help her establish herself on the international stage.

“Winning the women’s standings in the E4 Championship is a major source of satisfaction, because it rewards the work I’ve put in throughout the season and gives me even more motivation to keep improving. My goal remains the F1 Academy: I know there’s still a ways to go, but results like this can help me prove my worth and open up new opportunities. I want to keep growing, learning, and giving it my all every time I take to the track,” she says.

With the E4 Championship now behind her, the racing season continues with rounds at the Hungaroring for the F4 CEZ and at Mugello for the F4 Italia. This schedule will allow the young driver to expand her technical skills and consolidate her preparation ahead of 2027, when she’ll face new challenges and take another significant step forward in her career.