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hiara Bättig drives the #6 Wella Professionals Hitech car during the 2026 F1 ACADEMY round at Silverstone. The Swiss Red Bull Junior made her F1 ACADEMY debut at the British Grand Prix weekend as the series’ Wild Card entry, racing a distinctive red Wella Professionals livery inspired by the brand’s “Make It You” campaign. Silverstone marked the first time F1 ACADEMY had competed at the legendary British circuit, with the championship joining Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 on the British Grand Prix support bill. Bättig made an immediate impact. After topping Practice, she went on to claim pole position in qualifying, becoming the first Wild Card driver in F1 ACADEMY history to take pole. Her impressive weekend continued with eighth place in the Reverse Grid Race before she finished second in the Feature Race, becoming the first Wild Card driver to stand on an F1 ACADEMY podium. This image captures the striking Wella Professionals livery at speed around Silverstone, combining the distinctive red design with the sweeping motion of the circuit. Photograph by Chris Neve / F1 Stills.
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