Come to meet motorsport stars like Kevin Magnussen, Niels Wittich, Laura Villars, Jost Capito and many more in person
On February 21, 2026, the annual Formelaustria Race Academy Gala will take place at the Courtyard Marriott celebrating another successful racing season for the programme and its drivers.
In addition to honouring our alumni, we welcome four key not speakers headed by ex-F1 star Kevin Magnussen, former F1 race director Niels Wittich and FIA presidential candidate Laura Villars.
Several current Austrian and international racing protagonists – like Jost Capito, Tonio Liuzzi, Patrick Schober, Max Karhan, etc. – will also be present at the second-ever Formelaustria Race Academy Gala, as will be dedicated motorsport fans from other trades like actors or musicians.
The Gala will take place a day after the movie premire of RACE ACADEMY, the world’s first Formula 4 film – featuring F4 Central European Zone drivers Simon Schranz (AUT), Marcel Kieser (AUT), Hady Mimassi (CAN), Mathilda Paatz (GER), Nicole Havrda (CAN) and GT4 Germany driver Luis Moser (AUT). Here’s the link to the official trailer: RACE ACADEMY
While the film will be available on numerous TV channels and streaming platforms in late February 2026, including ORF (and ORF.ON), Puls4 (and JOYN), Eurosport, Motorvision TV, Motorsport Television Germany, and Amazon Prime, the premiere is staged at the renowned Lugner Cinema in Vienna.
GALA PROGRAMME
Admission and Aperitif
- Formula 4 Renauer Motorsport Car Exhibition
- Formelaustria Race Academy Merchandise Store
Welcome by the Organizers
- Kathrin-Alenka Fleischer, Marriott Area Manager Vienna
- Harry Miltner, Program Director, Formula Austria Race Academy
Keynote Speakers on Stage
- Kevin Magnussen, Former F1 Driver and Current BMW WEC Works Driver
- Niels Wittich, Former Formula 1 Race Director
- Laura Villars, FIA Presidential Candidate
- F1 Sponsor Global Marketing Director
Photo and Interview Opportunity for Press
Autograph and Selfie Opportunity for VIP Guests and Fans
Alumni Recognition and Introduction of Current Drivers
- Simon Schranz, Formula Austria Race Academy Alumnus
- Hady Mimassi, Formula Austria Race Academy Alumnus
- Marcel Kieser, F4 Carbonia Cup Driver, FARA
- Tomas Rudokas, F4 Central European Zone by FIA Driver FARA
Buffet Opening
- Selection of Appetizers
- Main Courses (Meat & Vegetarian)
- Desserts and Cheese Platter
TICKETS
There are two ticket categories, but all include
- Access to the entire evening program
- Access to the exhibited Formula 4 Renauer Motorsport cars
- Access to the Formelaustria Race Academy merchandise store
- Autograph and selfie opportunity with the star guests
- Meet & Greet with the Formelaustria Race Academy drivers
- Dinner buffet
- Reserved seating
- Farewell gift
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