Aiva Anagnostiadis signs up for F1 ACADEMY supported by TAG Heuer

Aiva Anagnostiadis is set to join the F1 ACADEMY grid as part of a new and innovative partnership with TAG Heuer, which will become an official partner and timekeeper of the series in 2025.

The 17-year-old Australian will be behind the wheel of the TAG Heuer car operated by Hitech Grand Prix.

Aiva has motorsport in her blood; her mother, Barbara, was a competitive go-karter, and her father worked as a track mechanic. At six, she tried karting for the first time, igniting her passion for speed.

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Aiva’s competitive spirit, especially in races against her brother James, drove her to focus on the sport after achieving podium finishes.

In 2022, she competed at the Motorsport Games in France and won the Australian Ladies Trophy in 2021. By 2024, she had transitioned to car racing, testing regularly with Argenti Motorsport and finishing 10th in her debut season in the Indian F4 championship.

Speaking about joining the F1 ACADEMY grid, Anagnostiadis said: "I'm beyond excited for the 2025 season! This is an amazing opportunity, and working with a team like Hitech GP and a sponsor like TAG Heuer is a dream come true.

"I’m ready to chase my goals, and fight for every opportunity to win!"