Courtney Crone to Represent MoneyGram Haas F1 Team in 2025 F1 Academy Season

MoneyGram Haas F1 Team is delighted to announce that American racer Courtney Crone will represent MoneyGram Haas F1 Team in next season’s F1 Academy competing with ART Grand Prix.

The 23-year-old, from Corona, California, is no stranger to F1 Academy, having previously joined the grid as the Wild Card entry for Round 2 in Miami. To secure her seat, she competed in a two-day official test at Circuit Zandvoort, the Netherlands. After qualifying P16 for both races, Crone fully utilized her first experience in new machinery, finishing 14th in her first race while finishing just outside of the points in the second race on Sunday.

Crone began karting at only three years old, and currently competes in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North American Championship. Her experience spans multiple disciplines, racing speedway motorcycles, dirt and pavement USAC Midget and Sprint Cars, LMP3 prototypes, and various junior Formula cars.

The American’s most notable achievements include winning the 2023/2024 IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship and the 2021 Gorsline Company Scholarship. She is also a three-time winner of the Women’s Sports Foundation / Project Podium with Lyn St. James award (2016, 2017, 2018), and a three-time VMB Driver Development scholarship winner (2017, 2018, 2020).



“I’m delighted to welcome Courtney to the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team family,” stated Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of MoneyGram Haas F1 Team. “As F1 Academy approaches the crescendo of its first season racing on the Formula 1 calendar, it’s been astonishing to see the increased interest and popularity of the category - that’s testament to the hard work put in by Susie Wolff and the F1 Academy team to provide greater opportunities for female racers. Courtney is an ambitious and dedicated racer, something that when looking for an ambassador for our team was crucial. We’ll provide access, support, and opportunities to learn within a Formula 1 organization, and in turn, we look forward to seeing another F1 Academy recruit thrive on the world’s stage.”

“I’m incredibly honored to be joining the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team for the 2025 F1 Academy season,” said Courtney Crone. “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.”

The 2024 F1 Academy has four races to go; Qatar (November 29 – December 1) and Abu Dhabi (December 6-8). Current MoneyGram Haas F1 Team affiliated driver Chloe Chambers, competing with Campos Racing, sits fourth in the Drivers’ Championship with 103 points. MoneyGram Haas F1 Team would like to thank Chloe for her hard work this season, becoming the first driver sporting Haas colors to win in the series.