Luna Fluxa Cross is set to make her debut in the Formula 1® ACADEMY as a Wild Card entrant for the 2026 season finale in Las Vegas. At just 16 years old, Fluxa Cross will join the grid for the final round, driving car number 10 operated by Hitech.
Fluxa Cross has been part of the Mercedes-AMG Formula 1® Junior Programme since 2022 and was selected for the F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karting initiative. Her karting career includes winning the OK-N Senior title with six victories and a commanding 125-point lead, marking her as the first woman to claim an FIA international championship since 1966.
In 2026, Luna advanced into single-seater racing, securing a podium finish in the Eurocup-4 Spanish Winter Championship and competing throughout the full F4 Spanish Championship season. She also participated in the 2026 Formula 1® ACADEMY Rookie Test at Circuito de Navarra, where she finished sixth in both sessions. For the Las Vegas finale, she will race with Hitech, piloting the Visit Las Vegas-branded car.
Fluxa Cross expressed enthusiasm about joining the Formula 1® ACADEMY grid and is looking forward to competing in Las Vegas. Her progression through karting and single-seater ranks highlights her growing presence in the motorsport world, supported by her involvement with Mercedes-AMG’s junior programme.
The 2026 Formula 1® ACADEMY season finale in Las Vegas will provide an opportunity for Fluxa Cross to showcase her skills on a prominent stage, driving alongside the established competitors in the series. Her participation as a Wild Card entry adds an interesting dynamic to the final round of the championship.
This announcement confirms Luna Fluxa Cross’s continued development within the Formula 1® feeder system and her expanding experience in competitive racing environments. The Las Vegas event will mark an important milestone in her racing career as she steps into the Formula 1® ACADEMY for the first time.