The Danish driver talks pre-show nerves, meeting her icons, and diving deeper into the fashion world.&nbsp;

Ferrari's Spring/Summer 2027 show was full of firsts, both for the label and Alba Larsen. The brand marked its first-ever New York City show, which coincided with the opening of its flagship store in SoHo. Meanwhile, Larsen, who has spent almost a year driving for the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy, stepped further into the Ferrari universe—and made her runway debut.&nbsp;
For the 17-year-old, the experience felt "really special," she shares. "Racing is still my world, but this felt like a really natural way to step into another part of Ferrari and try something completely new," Larsen tells L'OFFICIEL. "It was definitely outside my comfort zone, which is probably why I wanted to do it."
For the occasion, Larsen wore a vibrant lemon-yellow ensemble, featuring a structured chore coat and ankle-length slitted skirt. "There was something strong, functional, and almost uniform-like about it," Larsen reflects. "I didn’t feel like I was pretending to be someone else on the runway."&nbsp;
Below, Larsen unpacks her first runway show, from the words of wisdom she received backstage to her experience stepping into a model's mindset.

Alba Larsen walking for Ferrari Spring/Summer 2027. Courtesy of Ferrari.

L'OFFICIEL: You currently drive with Ferrari, and now you’re making your runway debut with the label. What has it been like to develop that relationship further?
ALBA LARSEN: Ferrari is obviously a huge part of my life through racing, so being invited into the fashion side of the brand feels really special. I love that Ferrari is much bigger than just cars. There’s this whole world of design, culture, and style around it. The racing, the red, the design, the history—it’s all instantly recognizable around the world. To be part of that world as a driver and now step into the fashion side of it feels pretty surreal, but still completely connected to who I am.
L'O: What was your first reaction when you found out that you’d be walking in the show?
AL: I was honestly surprised, then immediately excited. I’ve always loved fashion, and getting to know Rocco and seeing what he’s building with Ferrari has made me even more inspired by that side of the brand. Racing is still my world, but this felt like a really natural way to step into another part of Ferrari and try something completely new. It was definitely outside my comfort zone, which is probably why I wanted to do it.
L'O: Can you walk us through your look? Off the runway, where would you wear the outfit?
AL: The look feels very Ferrari to me. It’s strong and confident, but still effortless and wearable. I love that it has a sporty attitude without looking like sportswear. I could genuinely imagine wearing parts of it around a race weekend, to dinner, or to an event. I also really liked that the look still felt connected to me as a driver. It was fashion, but there was still something strong, functional, and almost uniform-like about it. I didn’t feel like I was pretending to be someone else on the runway.

Alba Larsen ahead of the Ferrari Spring/Summer 2027 show. Courtesy of Alba Larsen.

L'O:&nbsp;Do you have any runway idols or inspirations? Were you channeling anyone with your walk, or did it come naturally?
AL: I’m a huge Karen Elson fan! I was nervous about meeting her, but she spoke to me as soon as I entered the room. She’s so cool and has been amazing to work with. I love watching people who look completely comfortable being themselves on a runway. I wasn’t really trying to copy anyone. I’m a driver first, and I’m also a driver on the runway, just wearing some very cool clothes. I tried to bring the same focus and confidence I have when I’m walking towards the car before a race.
L'O:&nbsp;Did any of the other models give you any memorable words of wisdom?
AL: Be yourself. Walk, look forward, and own it. It’s my first catwalk, but as my manager said, “You’ve got 16.5 years of experience walking.” That made me smile and relax.
6. How would you describe the mindsets you get into for racing and modeling?&nbsp;
Just before both, you have this moment where there are lots of people around you, but you have to shut everything out and focus.
Racing is obviously much more intense because there’s performance, risk, and competition involved. The runway felt more playful. But in both, you have to take direction on board quickly, trust the people around you, and then go out and deliver. Once you go, you have to commit.

L'O: Over the past few years, you’ve become more involved in the fashion world. Has the way you think about fashion evolved over time?
AL: I see fashion much more as a way of showing personality.
I’m also around so many different worlds now, racing, fashion, travel, and music, so I’m constantly seeing new things. My style is probably becoming more confident and a little more experimental, and I like that there’s always a nod to the driver in me.
L'O: How does Ferrari align with your personal style?
I’ve loved the brand, its legacy, and its cars since I was a little girl. When I was offered contracts by several F1 teams, there was never any doubt that I would go for red! It’s a huge honour for me.
L'O: How are you celebrating your runway debut?
AL: Some delicious Italian food and an early night, so I can be well-rested for my race week in Vegas, which starts on Monday. My weekend goal is to get a WHOOP recovery score of 98% or higher.

Inside Alba Larsen's Runway Debut At Ferrari's Spring/Summer 2027 Show

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