JULIA ANGELARD AMONG THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE MORE THAN EQUAL PROGRAM

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  • The More Than Equal program today announced the list of female drivers who will participate in the 2026 project, which aims to select a female driver who has the chance to reach Formula 1 and become World Champion.
  • Julia Angelard was also among the very small group of players who joined the MTE program.
  • Just a few days ago, the 13-year-old Polish girl announced she was joining the Richard Mille Young Talent Academy, the Birel ART factory team and the PZM Junior National Karting Team for the 2026 season.

After announcing just a few days ago that she would join the Birel ART factory team with the support of the Richard Mille Young Talent Academy, 13-year-old Julia Angelard has further reason to celebrate. On Friday, during the PZM gala, she was named to the Junior National Karting Team for the 2026 season, and today she was among the select group of participants in the More Than Equal project.

Real support on the way to Formula 1
The More Than Equal program was created by former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard and entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist Karel Komárek.The ambition of the founders of More Than Equal is to find and prepare the first female Formula 1 World Champion. This innovative driver development program – whose advisory board includes Susie Wolff, Zak Brown, Jamie Chadwick and Annastiina Hintsa – was created to support young female athletes with exceptional potential, enabling them to develop the skills and gain the experience needed to achieve world-class levels in motorsport.

Each year, participants are selected based on a global, advanced, data-driven ranking system. Using specialized algorithms, it combines analysis of athletic performance with a comprehensive assessment of candidates, encompassing driving skills, physical fitness, psychological preparation, and long-term development potential.

Individual approach and assistance in getting into the car
Each competitor taking part in the program receives not only an individual training plan, including technical and tactical coaching, but also support in building physical fitness, mental resilience and personal development.ki work with a team of experienced trainers and experts who, based on methods supported by scientific research, provide program participants with an evidence-based approach and real results.

The development model used at More Than Equal is tailored to each participant’s age and career stage, based on training models proven effective in Olympic disciplines. Particular attention is paid to the crucial transition from karting to racing – a crucial moment that decisively influences the future development of every female motorsport competitor. Julia Angelard has just joined the ranks of female competitors preparing to transition from karting to cars, and joining MTE seems like the perfect time – according to current trends, competitors are prepared for single-seater racing at the age of 13-14.

Julia Angelard: I want to make good use of the opportunities
“2026 begins with very good news for me. I am happy, that my results and consistency from last year are bearing fruit. I’ve been noticed and appreciated – I want to make good use of the opportunities the 2026 season brings. I’ll give it my all and hope the fans will join me on my racing journey,” emphasizes the Minardi Management protégé.