Ava Dobson to be wild card for F1 Academy’s Miami round
Morgan Stanley, the first financial services partner of the all-women's series, will be supporting Ava Dobson in this event.
American driver Ava Dobson will join the F1 Academy grid at home as a wild card for the third round in Miami. Supported by Morgan Stanley, she will hit the track in customized racing gear and suit in the brand’s colors.
Morgan Stanley will affirm its commitment to investing in and promoting women’s sports throughout the season by orchestrating events during major competitions. The program will include activities with The Female Quotient, a bespoke welcome in the Paddock Club suite of the F1 Academy, and backstage experiences.
A bespoke Wild Card livery for Ava Dobson in the Morgan Stanley car. This stunning livery and #90 pays tribute to Morgan Stanley’s 90th anniversary this year.#F1Academy #MiamiGP #MorganStanleyPartner pic.twitter.com/yVMVhdPOx7
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Ava Dobson will start at the wheel of the #90 single-seater managed by Hitech TGR.
The 16-year-old American started her career in open-wheels in 2023 in the American Formula 4 championship, while being awarded a Parella Motorsports Holdings Powering Diversity scholarship. At the same time, she participated in competitions in the USF Juniors and USF2000.
Last year, she participated in her first race abroad in the British GB4 championship. This year, Dobson returned for a full season, scoring her first points in the first two rounds at Donington Park and Silverstone.
Susie Wolff, F1 Academy director, stated: « We are very proud to welcome Morgan Stanley as the first financial partner of F1 Academy, marking its first foray into motorsport sponsorship. » The brand has been advocating for excellence and innovation for 90 years and is heavily investing in women’s sports. « This partnership supports female talent in motorsport. » A significant challenge for a paddock that has been slowly becoming more feminine over the past few years.
