Rafaela Ferreira is a promising young motorsport driver, making history as the first woman to win a race in Fórmula 4 Brasil! Hailing from Santa Catarina, Brazil, Rafaela brings with her an abundance of talent. Competing in national karting championships in her home country, Rafaela was the first woman to score pole position in the Copa Brasil de Kart in 2022 and finished fourth in the championship.

In 2023, Rafaela joined the Brazilian F4 Championship, securing a podium at the final event at the Interlagos Circuit on the same weekend as the São Paulo Grand Prix. During her 2024 campaign, and only her second season in single seaters, Rafaela became a serial podium finisher, claiming seven podiums and two victories across the year.

In 2025, Rafaela joined the Visa Cash App RB Academy Programme and competed in F1 Academy with Campos Racing, continuing her rapid progression through the junior ranks. Now entering her second season in F1 Academy, Rafaela returns with valuable experience and momentum as she looks to build on a strong rookie campaign against a highly competitive grid.