F1 Academy Wild Card driver Courtney Crone has stepped up to a full-time race seat in 2025, taking Chloe Chamber’s Haas-nominated spot on the grid.
Crone put in an incredible performance at the Miami Grand Prix as a wild card driver that has earned her a full-time spot on the 2025 F1 Academy grid.
The American driver came close to scoring points in her debut F1 Academy weekend, operating the fourth Prema Racing car.
Her remarkable performance in Miami marked her return to single-seater racing for the first time in four years.
In Miami, Crone donned a unique QVC livery and race suit alongside their three full-time entries to the series.
Crone’s graduation to a full-time seat makes her the second Wild Card driver to earn a spot on the grid after impressing in their debut performances.
The 23-year-old currently competes in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North American Championship and has a range of experience driving single-seaters and LMP3 prototypes.
She has won the 2023/2024 IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship and the 2021 Gorsline Company Scholarship.
Crone joins the Haas Driver Development programme
The California-native will join the 2025 F1 Academy grid sponsored by the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, replacing Chloe Chambers who will move to Red Bull Ford.
Crone said: “I’m incredibly honoured to be joining the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team for the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season.
“Representing America’s F1 team is a dream come true, and I’m beyond grateful for this opportunity.
“Ever since I competed with the F1 ACADEMY at the Miami Grand Prix as a Wild Card entrant, it’s been a goal of mine to race full-time in the series.
“That experience gave me a taste of the challenge and devotion it will take to become a championship contender.
“Making the most of this incredible opportunity is my number one priority and together with MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, I feel I have the best chance for success.”
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