Lia Block, the daughter of late rallying legend Ken Block, will signify Williams within the F1 Academy sequence subsequent 12 months.

The Academy is aimed toward making ready younger feminine drivers to progress up the racing pyramid.

The sequence will help F1 at seven races subsequent 12 months, together with Could’s Miami Grand Prix.

Block, 17, will race for ART Grand Prix alongside McLaren’s Bianca Bustamente.

Block received the 2023 American Rally Affiliation Open Two-Wheel Drive class, turning into the sequence’ youngest ever champion.

She lately carried out an open wheel automotive check to arrange for subsequent season.

Block may also work carefully with Williams at its UK headquarters in Grove.

By working carefully with present F1 and F2 groups like ART, F1 hopes the ladies participating within the Academy will achieve a precious perception into what’s required to take the subsequent steps of their careers.

Williams boss James Vowles stated: “We’re excited to welcome Lia to Williams Racing as our F1 Academy driver for 2024. Lia has already achieved an amazing quantity in motorsport, has unimaginable pure expertise, and the champion mindset and dedication to make a hit of her journey into open-wheel racing.

“We can’t wait to get began on this journey collectively. As a crew, we’re dedicated to Components 1 and F1 Academy’s joint efforts to enhance feminine illustration in motorsport, and we stay up for working with Lia as a key a part of the Williams Racing Driver Academy.”

A girl has not taken half in an F1 race since Lella Lombardi on the 1976 Austrian Grand Prix