Lia Block Joins Williams F1 Academy
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Block will drive for the ART Grand Prix team in the F1 Academy series.
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The F1 Academy series is open to 15 female drivers, with each of the 10 teams on the Formula 1 grid supporting one driver.
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Block has tested various open-wheel cars in recent years and has caught the attention of multiple F1 teams.
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She recently became the youngest person to win an American Rally Association championship.
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The F1 Academy series aims to increase female representation in open-wheel racing and ultimately get a woman into Formula 1.
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The series consists of races held across seven F1 grand prix weekends.
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Block expressed her excitement and gratitude for joining the Williams Driver Academy and competing in the F1 Academy in 2024.
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Lia Block, the 17-year-old racer and daughter of the late Ken Block, has been signed by Williams Racing to represent the team in the 2024 F1 Academy series.
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