Adina Hotels backs Australia's GT4 motorsport star, Aiva Anagnostiadis
SYDNEY: Australian hotel brand Adina hotels is proud to announce its sponsorship of rising motorsport sensation Aiva Anagnostiadis as she prepares to compete on the Misano World Circuit this weekend, as part of the Italian GT4 Championship – one of Europe’s premier GT racing categories, which combines high-level competition across world class circuits.
Born and raised in Melbourne, 18-year-old Aiva Anagnostiadis was the first Australian woman to compete in the all-female F1 Academy series and the first Australian woman to score points in the series (on debut in China). This year, she continues her racing journey with the Promodrive team in the Italian GT4 Championship. Her journey from karting prodigy to international racing driver is a true homegrown success story - one that echoes the Adina Hotels journey: Australian at heart, locally connectedly and unashamedly making a mark on the world stage.
Adina’s commitment to supporting local communities extends beyond motorsport. For the past four years, Adina has supported grassroots hockey across Australia – championing opportunities for young athletes to thrive on and off the field.
At Adina, we believe in backing Australians with big dreams - whether they’re chasing gold on the playing field or pushing the limits on a Formula 1 circuit,” said TFE Hotels Global Marketing Officer, Katia Giurtalis. “Supporting athletes like Aiva is about championing the next generation of Australian talent and showing the world what’s possible when you combine local spirit with global ambition.”
“We’re incredibly proud to see Adina’s brand name alongside Aiva as she takes on the world stage with GT4 and we can’t wait to see her in action.”
Aiva’s racing pedigree is impressive.
Inspired by her mother, Barbara – herself a former competitive go-karter - Aiva began racing at just eight years old. She quickly made her mark, winning the Ladies Trophy at the 2021 Australian Karting Championship and representing Australia at the 2022 FIA Motorsport Games. After joining the Alpine Rac(H)er Karting Programme in 2023, Aiva relocated to the UK to pursue her dream, competing in European championships before stepping up to single seaters in Formula 4; racing in F1 Academy* with TAG Heuer and Hitech TGR; and now taking on the Italian GT4 series.
Avia’s story is a testament to the power of family, and the pursuit of excellence - values that Adina holds close. Announced ahead of her first appearance in the GT4 series, the partnership unites two brands with strong European ambitions. The setting is particularly fitting for Adina Hotels – the first Australian hotel company to operate on Mainland Europe.
“I’m incredibly proud to represent Australia and to have the support of Adina hotels,” Aiva said. “As Aussies, we both know what it means to start at home and dream big. I also hope to inspire the next generation of Australian women to chase their ambitions - on the track or wherever their passion lies.”
As Aiva takes on the highly technical Misano World Circuit on 10 May, Adina invites Aussies everywhere to cheer on a new era of homegrown talent making waves on the world stage.
EDITOR’S NOTES:
*In the 75-year history of F1, no Australian woman has made the grid. In fact, only five women overall have officially competed in an F1 grand prix. Source: https://speedcafe.com/f1-news-2025-aiva-anagnostiadis-joanne-ciconte-interview-feature-academy-women-motorsport-australia/
2026 GT4 Race Calendar
The season takes place across five iconic Italian circuits attracting strong trackside audiences and global attention.
• 10 May – Misano World Circuit
• 05 July – Autodromo Vallelunga
• 26 July – Mugello Circuit
• 06 September – Imola Circuit
• 11 October – Monza Circuit.
Race Weekend Format: Each event follows a professional race structure designed to give drivers maximum track time, performance, and exposure:
• 2 Free Practice sessions
• 2 Qualifying sessions
• 2 Endurance-style races.
Each team fields two drivers, with both drivers completing separate qualifying sessions. Each qualifying session determines the starting grid for the respective race. Aiva will compete in a BMW GT4, with the Promodrive team, sharing the car with o-driver, Andrea Palazzo from Italy.
In each race:
• One driver completes the opening stint
• There’s a mandatory pit stop and driver change takes place
• The second driver completes the remaining laps.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jodi Clark - TFE Hotels (Director of Communications) | +61 499 900 658 | [email protected]
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ABOUT GT4 RACING
Introduced in 2006, the GT4 category has established itself as a premier, highly competitive entry point into international GT racing. Sitting at the intersection of performance and accessibility, GT4 delivers the thrill of elite supercar competition in a format designed to be both attainable and sustainable.
Built around production-based vehicles from leading manufacturers including Porsche, BMW, McLaren, and Aston Martin, GT4 cars are closely aligned to their road-going counterparts.
With championships spanning Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Australia, GT4 is designed for a broad mix of drivers - from emerging young talent and rising professionals to experienced amateur drivers making it one of the most accessible and globally relevant categories in modern motorsport.
ABOUT ADINA
The Adina brand comprises more than 40 Adina Apartment Hotels and Adina Serviced Apartments in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Europe, and UK. Adina offers stylish apartments in central locations with services and amenities where guests can live at ease including 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, room service, meeting spaces, pools, and gym facilities. Adina Serviced Apartments offer fully equipped apartments with on-demand service and homely comforts.
With a 40-year history of Australian hospitality Adina operates on a global scale giving guests the freedom, comfort, and connection to stay their own way. www.adinahotels.com
WHO ARE TFE HOTELS?
TFE Hotels (TOGA Far East Hotels) is Australia’s International Hotel Group - headquartered in Sydney and operating in Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Denmark, Hungary, Austria, Singapore, Switzerland, and the UK. TFE has a portfolio of seven established hotel brands - A by Adina, Adina Hotels, Vibe Hotels, Quincy Hotels, Travelodge Hotels, Rendezvous Hotels and Collection by TFE Hotels; the award-winning MM:NT Berlin Lab and, most recently, Hobson Cambridge by Adina and Wellington Glasgow by Adina, with more in the development pipeline.
TFE Hotels acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands we conduct business upon and pays our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We respect the Country itself, including its trees, animals, spirits, waters, skies, stars, and special sites.