Spanish Formula 4 in 2026 - Meet the Female Driver Lineup

Meet the women entering into the 2026 Spanish Formula 4 Championship.

In our previous article, we provided you with everything you need to know ahead of the eagerly anticipated 2026 Spanish Formula 4 season. Now, let’s turn our attention to the three female drivers set to make their debuts in the series this year

Amongst the thirty-six drivers competing in the 2026 series, there lies three of the most promising up and coming young female talents in junior single-seater racing, who are paving the way for the next generation of female success stories in motorsport. They are: Luna Fluxà, Maria Neto and Zoe Florescu.

Luna Fluxà - Campos Racing (#10)

You may have already come across the name Luna Fluxà. The Mallorcan-born driver is one of the most eagerly anticipated female drivers amongst all of the motorsport categories. Beginning her karting journey in 2017 and competing across Europe since 2019, she has ascended through Spanish and international categories at a rapid pace.

At just eleven years old, she was signed by the Mercedes Junior Team, showcasing huge potential from a young age. She has lived up to the expectations placed on her, making history by racing in the OK Karts category for PREMA in the 2024-2025 season and becoming only the fifth woman to win a senior international karting title. Consistently battling within the top ten across both the FIA World and European championships earned her selection for the F1 Academy Discover Your Drive programme, as well as entry into both Champions of the Future and the Champions of the Future Academy, where she ultimately clinched the title.

At fifteen years old, she is now making the step up into single-seaters, driving for Campos Racing in the 2026 Spanish F4 Championship and continuing to be supported by the Mercedes Junior Programme. Already having gained valuable experience in the Campos car competing in the 2026 Eurocup-4 Winter Series, it only took Luna two races to achieve her maiden podium in F4 machinery and single-seaters, securing P2 at Portimão on debut.

The Aragón finale confirmed Luna as one to watch ahead of the 2026 Spanish F4 season, securing a triple top-ten with P6, P9 and P8 across the three races.

Five top-ten finishes across nine races and consistent recovery drives through fields of over thirty drivers proved her ability to instantly adapt from karting to single-seaters. She has proven and continues to prove that she is one of the brightest emerging talents of her generation, and she’s only just getting started in her professional career. Debuting in Spanish F4 could prove to be a monumental step in her career, showcasing her talent on an international stage. The sky is the limit for Luna.

Maria Neto - TC Racing (#78)

Karting is all Maria Neto has ever known, having pursued karting from the age of four. The now fifteen year old is about to fulfil her childhood dream, making a first step towards Formula 1 by entering into the 2026 Spanish F4 Championship. She began her junior career by winning the Portuguese Cup, earning the title of national karting champion in different categories. She also then became the first Portuguese female driver to achieve international victories in Spanish and Italian championships.

From the very beginning she has stood out, getting noticed by FIA promoted programmes such as FIA Girls on Track - Rising Stars, which she went on to win in 2021. This resulted in her receiving support and backing from the Ferrari Driver Academy (2021-2025) as she progressed through the international karting structures. Adding to her list of accolades, she was named best female driver in the FIA Karting World Ranking, increasing her following and confirming her as one to watch.

Like Luna, Maria also recently made her debut in F4 and single-seaters in the 2026 Spanish Winter Series, in which she gained valuable experience and mileage in the car. It was a learning curve for the young Portuguese driver, preparing her for what’s to come in the main F4 series. After a tricky first round at Portimão, she showcased her true pace at the Circuito de Jarama, finishing P11 in Sunday’s final race to produce a personal best, narrowly missing out on the top ten.

Maria’s arrival at TC Racing marks a historic milestone, becoming the first ever female driver to represent the team. Demonstrating her adaptability to the F4 machinery in the short Winter Series, Maria will hope that she can consistently fight for the top ten positions. Alongside this, she will also be aiming to outperform Luna Fluxà and Zoe Florescu throughout the season to earn the title of best female driver. Maria is certainly deserving of this if she can push to her limits.

Zoe Florescu - Tecnicar (#18)

The seventeen year old Zoe Florescu will be hopeful that she can outperform both Luna and Maria, having accrued two years of extra racing experience. The American-Romanian driver has risen through the ranks of international karting, competing in three seasons in FIA European and World Championship events. Like Maria, she has also won the prestigious FIA Girls on Track - Rising Stars title, also earning her support and backing from the Ferrari Driver Academy. Following this, she joined the Tony Kart Racing Team programme, enabling her to progress through the highest levels of international karting.

Competing in OK Karts in 2023, Zoe excelled and became the youngest and fastest female in the qualifying standings within a lineup of over one hundred drivers. The following year, she advanced into the elite KZ2 shifter category, securing podium finishes in the ACI Italian Karting Championship with Birel ART. She was then invited to participate in the F1 Academy Rookie Test at Navarra with Campos in September 2025. Finishing 8th overall, she gained her first taste of single-seater racing, competing against some admirable female drivers. In January 2026, she was selected as one of the new drivers for the More Than Equal driver development programme, aimed at identifying and developing the first female Formula 1 World Champion.

Over the winter, Zoe juggled both the 2026 Pirelli Winter Series with Campos, and the 2026 Spanish Winter Series with Tecnicar. Delivering a remarkable first F4 weekend at Portimão in the Pirelli Winter Series, she claimed two Female Trophy victories, whilst consistently fighting inside the top-twenty.

In the Spanish Winter Series, Zoe remained in the spotlight by showcasing encouraging race pace and the ability to produce impressive recovery drives, making up for her struggles in qualifying.

Her biggest challenge lies ahead in Spanish F4 with Tecnicar; an opportunity to make a name for herself in single-seaters and prove that she can be future World Champion, paving the way for female drivers in Formula 1. Her focus will be on consistency and maximising performance, particularly in qualifying, which will allow her to reach her full potential.

The Countdown to 2026 Spanish F4 is On

After the conclusion of the Spanish Winter Series, all three drivers leave with valuable lessons learned and momentum to carry into the beginning of their debut seasons in Spanish F4. Luna Fluxà leads the female line up in the best form, securing twenty-seven points and P11 over the three winter rounds.

The 2026 Spanish F4 season kicks off in Valencia (10-12 April). Could we see one of these women outperform the male-dominated grid and take the Spanish F4 crown? They are all worthy winners, that’s for sure.