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Emma Felbermayr: From Shanghai Podium to Life-Size Cardboard Cutout for at 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 an incredible performance from the young Upper Austrian! In just her second race weekend in the F1 Academy, Emma Felbermayr absolutely smashed it in Shanghai, clinching 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 grin 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 a Cult Brand

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

From the Mini Version to the Original

For collectors and those who might not have as much 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 conversation starter at your next motorsport get-together. So, if you've ever wanted to take a piece of that F1 Academy feeling home with you, you should hurry, as 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 faith 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 as 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 the wind at her back. The competition has been warned: underestimate the Austrian with the big heart and even bigger smile, and you'll soon find yourself 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!