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F1 Academy confirms seven rounds for 2027, with a Hungaroring debut, Jeddah return and a Las Vegas finale across three continents.

F1 Academy confirms seven-round 2027 calendar with Hungaroring debut and Las Vegas finale

Karishma Persad19 hours ago19 hours ago06 mins

F1 Academy has unveiled its calendar for the 2027 season, confirming seven rounds across three continents as the all-female single-seater championship prepares for its fifth campaign. The schedule includes a maiden appearance at the Hungaroring in Budapest, alongside the return of established venues in Asia, Europe and North America. The championship will begin at the…

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Mercedes junior Luna Fluxa Cross will make her F1 Academy debut as Hitech's Wild Card entry at the 2026 Las Vegas finale.

Luna Fluxa Cross to make F1 Academy debut as Wild Card at 2026 Las Vegas finale

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago07 mins

Mercedes-AMG F1 Junior Programme driver Luna Fluxa Cross will make her F1 Academy debut at the 2026 season finale in Las Vegas, having been confirmed as the sixth and final Wild Card entry of the campaign. The 16-year-old Spanish racer will compete in the #10 Visit Las Vegas-sponsored car operated by Hitech, joining the championship…

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Exclusive: “I can inspire others” — Westcott shares her hopes for the future of women in motorsport

Antonina Jaromin1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Having witnessed the growing presence of women in motorsport, 2026 F1 Academy rookie Payton Westcott hopes to inspire the next generation to follow in her footsteps. The 17-year-old American began karting at the age of six before progressing through several junior single-seater categories, including Formula Winter Series, E4 Championship, UAE4 Series, and Italian F4. Now…

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Natalia Granada reflects on her second 2026 F1 Academy podium in Austin and eyes her maiden win at the season finale in Las Vegas.

Granada targets maiden F1 Academy victory in Las Vegas after Austin podium

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago21 hours ago08 mins

Natalia Granada believes she is moving closer to securing her maiden F1 Academy victory after claiming her second podium of the 2026 season at the United States GP. The Sephora-backed PREMA Racing driver finished third in Sunday’s Feature Race at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), although she acknowledged that further improvements are necessary to…

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Payton Westcott reflects on her fourth 2026 F1 Academy podium in Austin as she prepares to defend top rookie honours in Las Vegas.

Westcott reflects on difficult Austin weekend despite fourth 2026 F1 Academy podium

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago21 hours ago08 mins

Payton Westcott has admitted that her second-place finish in the 2026 F1 Academy Feature Race at the United States GP did not reflect her strongest performance, despite securing her fourth podium of the season. The Mercedes-backed driver believes the challenges she encountered at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) provided important lessons ahead of the…

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Exclusive: “She really truly is an inspiration” — Westcott on Doriane Pin’s influence and Mercedes’ support throughout her F1 Academy journey

Antonina Jaromin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

For Payton Westcott, Mercedes’ support extends beyond her F1 Academy seat, with Doriane Pin’s mentorship helping the American navigate her rookie season. Mercedes joined F1 Academy in 2024, with Pin becoming its first representative in the all-female series. The French driver made an immediate impression, finishing runner-up in her debut season before returning to claim…

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Gademan explains her planned Turn 1 overtake and late restart that secured a second F1 Academy win in Austin and lifted her to P2.

Gademan reveals planned opening-lap move behind second 2026 F1 Academy victory in Austin

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago21 hours ago08 mins

Nina Gademan has revealed how studying her previous race start helped her secure victory in the 2026 F1 Academy Feature Race at the United States GP. The Alpine-backed MP Motorsport driver executed a calculated move around the outside of Turn 1 to take the lead before holding off newly crowned champion Alisha Palmowski and Alba…

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Gademan takes P2 in the 2026 F1 Academy standings after winning in Austin, with Felbermayr six points behind going into Las Vegas.

2026 F1 Academy standings after the Feature Race at the United States GP

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago011 mins

Nina Gademan moved into second in the 2026 F1 Academy Drivers’ Championship following a commanding victory in Sunday’s Feature Race at the United States GP. The Alpine-backed MP Motorsport driver converted third on the grid into victory at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), overturning her ten-point deficit to Emma Felbermayr and leaving Austin with…

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Larsen receives a three-place grid penalty after stewards blame her for the Palmowski collision in the 2026 F1 Academy Austin race.

Larsen handed three-place grid penalty following Palmowski collision at the 2026 F1 Academy Feature Race at the United States GP

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

Ferrari-backed Alba Larsen has received a three-place grid penalty following her collision with newly crowned F1 Academy champion Alisha Palmowski during Sunday’s Feature Race at the 2026 United States GP. The stewards found the Danish driver wholly responsible for the incident, which forced both drivers to retire from the race at the Circuit of the…

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The 2026 F1 Academy Feature Race at the United States GP in Austin has been completed, view the full report here.

F1 Academy | 2026 United States GP | Feature Race | Gademan seizes victory as Palmowski and Larsen collide

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 mins

The 2026 F1 Academy Feature Race at the United States GP has been completed, view the full report here. Nina Gademan claimed victory in Sunday’s 2026 F1 Academy Feature Race at the United States GP, converting third on the grid into a commanding performance at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The Alpine-backed MP Motorsport…

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