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Teen Karting Sensation Payton Westcott to Make F1 ACADEMY Debut in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV – American racing prodigy Payton Westcott is set to fulfill her dream, making her F1 ACADEMY debut at the series’ grand finale on the Las Vegas Strip. The 16-year-old will pilot the #15 Visit Las Vegas car, marking a significant step in her burgeoning motorsport career.

Westcott’s rise has been meteoric. Just three years ago, she started in competitive karting and quickly racked up wins, podiums, and pole positions. In 2024, she ventured into European karting, earning a spot in the prestigious Champions of the Future Academy Program, supported by F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE.

This season, Westcott transitioned to single-seaters, showcasing her talent in the Formula Winter Series, Euro4, and Italian F4 Championships, achieving numerous class wins and podiums. Her performance at the inaugural F1 ACADEMY Rookie Test further solidified her potential, where she clocked the fastest time of the afternoon session and finished within the top three overall.

Westcott joins a lineup of Wild Card entries this season, each representing a city with Formula One presence and follows in the footsteps of previous wildcard participants: Shi Wei (Shanghai), Farah AlYousef (Jeddah), Ava Dobson (Miami), Mathilda Paatz (Montreal), Esmee Kosterman (Zandvoort), and Lisa Billard (Singapore).

The F1 ACADEMY season finale in Las Vegas promises to be a thrilling event, with all eyes on Westcott as she embarks on this exciting new chapter.

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