Rafaela Ferreira Re-Signs For 2026 | VCARB

Rafa To Continue Driving For 2026

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Academy Programme have renewed the contract of Rafaela Ferreira for the 2026 F1 Academy season

2 min read • Published on 11/20/2025 • 4:35 PM UTC+0

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Red Bull Academy Programme has confirmed that and Rafa will continue with the Team for the 2026 campaign, building on the strong foundations set during her rookie season as she embarks on their second year in the series.

Rafa began her first full season racing outside of Brazil with VCARB in 2025, having enjoyed great success in F4 Brazilian Championship in 2024. Over the course of the year, the 20-year-old has developed her craft as a racing driver, scoring points on five occasions, including a season's best result of P5 in the Reverse Grid race in Shanghai.

With all ten Formula One teams committing to a multi-year extension supporting F1 Academy, the Red Bull Academy Programme will continue to oversee both the Red Bull Racing Academy Programme and the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Academy Programme as they head into 2026 and beyond.

Peter Bayer, CEO of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, said: "Everyone at VCARB is thrilled to have Rafa represent our team for another season. She has become a big part of our family over the last year, and both Alan and I are excited to see how she continues to develop going into her second season."

Rafaela Ferreira, Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Academy Programme driver, said: “Returning for another season in F1 Academy will give me the chance to further develop my skills as a driver and I’m honoured to represent the VCARB family in the series.”