F1 Academy star to take EXCITING new step

Lena Buhler, F1 Academy, ART — Photo: © LAT Images

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F1 Academy star to take EXCITING new step

The talented driver excelled in her debut season

By Tyler Rowlinson.

Monday 29 January 2024 15:57

Sauber academy driver Lena Buhler is preparing to take one more step in her motor racing career as she gears up for the Formula Regional European Championship.

Buhler enjoyed a sensational 2023 campaign in the F1 Academy series with ART Grand Prix last year, her first season as the first female member of the Sauber Academy.

The Swiss driver quickly displayed her speed and potential in the all-female category and finished the season as runner-up to the title behind Marta Garcia with two wins and set the record for the most podiums in a season with 13.

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Having proved herself in the series and gathered essential experience, Buhler will now prepare to make a further step up the motorsport ladder on the European scene, again racing with ART Grand Prix and supported by the Sauber Academy.

Lena Buhler will make her Formula Regional debut in May

The swiss driver finished second in the championship behind Marta Garcia

Buhler makes huge step forward

“Formula Regional was the natural next step after F1 Academy, and I am delighted and proud to make this progression,” she said.

“I want to thank Sauber Academy, my team and of course my sponsors for believing in me and for all their support last season – I cannot wait to get started again, and to achieve even greater results together.

“Over these past few months, I trained hard preparing for my debut, and I am highly motivated – it won’t be an easy task, but I am ready for the challenge.”

Marta Garcia