Ferrari fuels teen’s dreams
Lincoln Evans is on the fast track to motorsport success after being chosen for the prestigious Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) selection program in Malaysia.
The talented Cornubia teen, who grew up watching races with his father, spent countless hours on the track in preparation for the September event.
He was one of 13 young prospects from countries such as India, Japan and Azerbaijan, vying for admission into the FDA – which famously catapulted the career of 8-time Formula 1 (F1) race winner Charles Leclerc of Monaco.
‘Being selected as one of the top 13 drivers in the Asia Pacific and Oceania region was such a great feeling,’ Lincoln says.
‘I loved everything about it – meeting other drivers from different locations and learning new techniques to help my driving in lots of aspects was super cool.’
During the 4-day talent-pipeline program, Lincoln and his peers also received dedicated track time and training across several specialisations including media, nutrition and fitness.
It was a test of mettle for Lincoln, who impressed the Ferrari team even though he was the least experienced driver in the cohort.
‘I wouldn’t have made it to this point in my racing career without my family,’ Lincoln says.
‘They see all the things behind the scenes, and they support me no matter what position I’m in.’
After having the opportunity to drive a Formula 4 car on an ex-F1 circuit as part of the academy program, Lincoln is more motivated than ever before to pursue a career in motorsport and make his mark.
‘I was the only Queenslander in the top 13, so it felt great to represent the area,’ he says.
Now back on home soil, it’s full throttle ahead for Lincoln who has his sights set on becoming a professional race car driver.
Although this year’s race season is winding down, he’s already in the thick of race prep for 2025.
This involves a minimum of 6 hours in the racing simulator weekly, daily cardio and weight training, and on top of that, his schoolwork when he begins Year 12 in January.
‘The high of racing is a feeling you can’t get from anything else and to see all the hard work pay off with results is a reward,’ Lincoln says.
‘I enjoy the routine, being precise, consistent – plus it’s fun to go fast.’
Photo at top: Cornubia teenager Lincoln Evans ready to race on an ex-F1 circuit as part of his Ferrari driver training in Malaysia.
Photo: Jules Ingall.
