The Aston Martin Formula 1 team has announced German driver Mathilda Paatz as the newest member of its Driver Academy. The Silverstone outfit will back the 17-year-old in the 2026 season of the F1 Academy.<br>Paatz will compete in the all-female racing series sporting the Aston Martin livery.<br>"I'm really proud to be representing Aston Martin Aramco in F1 Academy next year," Paatz said. "This ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1-academy/news/aston-martin-signs-17-year-old-german-driver-for-2026-f1-academy-campaign/10781073/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>