"It's an incredible honor to receive the Wild Card for F1 Academy, giving me the opportunity to compete and learn alongside top drivers on a bigger stage, making a dream that once seemed out of reach come true," said Shi. She clinched the Challenge Cup at the FIA F4 Chinese Championship in Shanghai and finished third in the CFGP category.

"Of course, excitement comes with pressure. I will intensify my training in the coming months and hope to showcase the spirit of female drivers through this opportunity. Hopefully, I can inspire the young generation and raise greater attention to motorsport and the development of the automotive industry," she added.