Natalia Granada reveals how her family inspired her F1 Academy journey

Natalia Granada’s first F1 Academy season has brought a major step forward in her racing career, but her path to single-seaters began with family Formula 1 evenings and a question about Fernando Alonso. The 18-year-old Spaniard and her twin brother, Marc, grew up watching races with their parents before discovering that go-karting was Alonso’s route into the sport. Now racing full-time in the all-women’s series, Granada is learning to manage competition, education and life away from the track. With support from the Iron Dames, she is also preparing for the next stage of her career.Natalia Granada’s racing journey began with her family’s love for F1Granada’s interest in racing grew from a family hobby into a serious pursuit. Her parents had followed Formula 1 for years, and their enthusiasm gave the twins an early connection to the sport.