'Tie Dou' receives China's first F1 Academy Wild Card entry
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Shanghai Juss Event Management Co Ltd, the promoter of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix, officially announced the signing of Shi Wei on Jan 24. Shi is the first female driver to secure a class win in FIA F4 China.
Also known as "Tie Dou", she will compete as a Wild Card driver in the opening round of the 2025 F1 Academy season in China, becoming the first Chinese driver to step onto the grid of F1 Academy.