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Beatriz Costa de Barcelos in the spotlight at the Champions of the Future Academy Program in SpainPhoto by hbieser on Pexels
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Beatriz Costa de Barcelos in the spotlight at the Champions of the Future Academy Program in Spain

Braga TV12 September 2026 at 17:16

15-year-old driver Beatriz Costa, from Barcelos, achieved a result close to the "top 10" in the OK-N Senior category of the fourth round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program. The competition took place at the Aspar Circuit in Valencia, Spain.

Beatriz Costa was the only Portuguese representative in the category of the program associated with Formula 1, which is an initiative for developing young karting drivers.

On Saturday, the Barcelos driver was affected by a mechanical failure that hindered her performance during the initial sessions of the competition.

The Champions of the Future Academy Program is a leading championship in international karting, serving as a platform for promoting young talents aspiring to reach the higher categories of motorsport.

Why this matters

This news is of interest to readers in the Barcelos region and northern Portugal who follow national karting, as it showcases the performance of a young Portuguese talent in an elite international junior competition. Beatriz Costa's participation as the only Portuguese representative in this F1-linked category highlights Portuguese potential in motorsport and can inspire other young drivers from the region.

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