MathildaPaatz

Mathilda Paatz

Equal parts talent and determination, Mathilda Paatz represents Aston Martin Aramco in F1 ACADEMY in 2026, mentored by Head of F1 ACADEMY and Driver Ambassador Jessica Hawkins.

Born

Cologne, Germany

Height

175m

Weight

69kg

F1 Academy starts

Podiums

Championship points

I'm really proud to be representing Aston Martin Aramco in F1 ACADEMY. This is something I've worked incredibly hard for.
Mathilda Paatz

FIA Karting Championships

2023

After taking part in 2019's ADAC Kart Cup, Mathilda participated in several ADAC Kart Masters competitions between 2020 and 2022, including securing a standout victory in the 2022 Ladies Cup, finishing third overall in the standings. In 2023, she continued to develop her abilities, racing in the FIA Karting World Championship and WSK Super Master Series.

Karting

Formula 4 podium

2025

After gaining several years of experience in karting, Mathilda progressed into single-seaters and made her F4 debut in 2024 with the ADAC Formel Junior Team. Soon after, she picked up 12 points in the Formula Winter Series. In 2025, Mathilda competed in the F4 CEZ Championship, where she secured her first podium and collected a total of 94 points over the course of the season.

Formula 4

Victory at Mugello

2025

Mathilda, the first female driver supported by the ADAC Motorsport Junior programme, continued to demonstrate competitive performances, claiming four wins in the 2025 E4 Championship – Trophy Woman, including a memorable Race 2 victory during the second round of the campaign at Mugello Circuit and multiple class podiums in the renowned Italian F4 Championship. Mathilda's first F1 ACADEMY race also came during the 2025 season, at the Canadian Grand Prix, when she joined the grid as a Wild Card entry.

E4 Championship

2025

Mathilda's first day

Go behind the scenes of Mathilda's first day with the team as she explored the AMR Technology Campus and met Driver Ambassador and Head of F1 ACADEMY Jessica Hawkins.

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Shaping the next generation

Aston Martin Aramco Driver Academy

From karting to single-seaters, the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Driver Academy is dedicated to identifying and developing the next generation of exceptional motorsport talent.

The Academy provides a clear path to the top tiers of racing through tailored racecraft mentorship, simulator work, physical training, media coaching and race weekend immersion.

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