Aussie teen Aiva Anagnostiadis returns from injury to race in new GT4 Italy Series

Rising Australian motorsport talent Aiva Anagnostiadis is set to make a strong comeback this weekend, embarking on a new chapter in her career with the inaugural GT4 Italy Series.

After a challenging end to her 2025 season in the F1 Academy series due to injury, the 18-year-old Victorian is eager to put the setback behind her. She has been confirmed as a driver for the Promodrive team, piloting a BMW GT4-spec car in the highly anticipated new championship.

Anagnostiadis, who made history as the first Australian to score points in the F1 Academy, is embracing the shift from open-wheel racing to the GT4 category. She expressed her excitement about the new challenge, stating, “It’s a new experience and I’m ready to learn and push as hard as possible.” This move signifies her determination to continue progressing in the competitive world of motorsport.

The GT4 Italy Series kicks off this weekend at the iconic Misano World Circuit in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. This five-round championship will see Anagnostiadis compete alongside Italian driver Andrea Palazzo, with each race featuring a 50-minute plus one lap format, requiring co-drivers to share the driving duties. This new venture represents a significant step for Anagnostiadis as she aims to build on her early successes and establish herself further on the international racing scene.

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I’m really looking forward to the 2026 season. After my first year in F1 Academy, moving to a BMW GT4 with a new team and new circuits is an exciting challenge. It’s a new experience and I’m ready to learn and push as hard as possible.