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Emma Felbermayr: From Shanghai Podium to Life-Size Cardboard Cutout for Your Home

Sport ✍️ Lena Berger 🕒 2026-03-15 06:21 🔥 Views: 1
Emma Felbermayr beams on the podium in Shanghai

Emma Felbermayr conquers Shanghai and the hearts of fans

What a sensational performance from the young Upper Austrian! In just her second race weekend in the F1 Academy, Emma Felbermayr absolutely smashed it in Shanghai, securing third place and her first podium finish in the series! From the pit lane to the finish line, she showed nerves of steel, overtaking like a seasoned pro, all while flashing that irresistible smile that earned her the nickname "Smile Big Head". Backed by the Audi factory team, she has impressively proven that she's one of the country's most promising young racing talents.

A smile that's becoming iconic

That grin has become her trademark – a broad, almost mischievous beam that went global after the race in Shanghai. It's no wonder, then, that fan demand for a piece of Emma to take home has been so high that the first official fan merchandise has just been released. We're talking about the so-called Celebrity Cutouts: life-size cardboard standees showing Emma in full racing action. Whether it's for a kid's bedroom, the garage, or as an eye-catcher in the fan stand, with the "Emma Felbermayr life-size cardboard cutout" you can bring the race sprint straight into your living room.

From mini version to the original

For collectors and those short on space, the item is also available as a mini cardboard cutout. Both versions are available now under item number – and are guaranteed to be a talking point at your next motorsport party. So, if you've ever wanted to take a piece of F1 Academy feeling home with you, you'd better be quick, because the edition is strictly limited.

The Shanghai race by numbers

  • 3rd place in the first F1 Academy race in Shanghai – Emma's first-ever podium in this series.
  • Supported by the Audi factory team, which has full confidence in the Austrian.
  • Her trademark: the irresistible "Smile Big Head" grin, now immortalised as a life-size cardboard cutout.
  • Available as a life-size version and a mini cardboard cutout (Item no. 5056873854382).

Outlook: Riding the momentum into Europe

After this emotional success in China, Emma Felbermayr heads to the next F1 Academy races with a spring in her step and confidence high. Consider the competition warned: anyone who underestimates the Austrian with the big heart and even bigger smile will quickly find themselves trailing behind her. And if you miss her on the track – just bring her home as a cardboard cutout. But be warned: the original shines brighter!