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Atlassian Williams Racing has announced that French driver Jade Jacquet will represent the team during the 2026 F1 Academy season, competing with ART Grand Prix. The announcement comes just after Jacquet’s 16th birthday, with the young talent also joining the Williams Racing Driver Academy as part of the partnership. A rapid rise through the ranks…
Reflecting on her time before F1 Academy in an interview with Fast Forward Podcast, Nicole Havrda shared her experiences attending her first F1 Grand Prix, her other sporting passions, and the ongoing support she has received from her family throughout her career. Her first F1 experience Havrda initially had no interest in pursuing motorsports as…
Having enjoyed another highly successful 2025 F1 Academy season, Prema Racing’s Doriane Pin appeared on the Fast Forward with PitStopNic podcast to reflect on her racing inspirations, the pressures of competing on a global stage, and more. Backed by the Mercedes Junior Programme, the French driver candidly spoke about the challenges that come with the…
The Aston Martin F1 Team has announced that Mathilda Paatz will race for PREMA Racing in the 2026 F1 Academy season. Paatz made her first F1 Academy appearance in Canada this year as the Wild Card entry. The 17-year-old held previous experience in the French F4 and F4 CEZ Championships. During her Wild Card round…
As the 2025 F1 Academy season draws to a close, Aiva Anagnostiadis has made history as one of the first Australians in the category. Having missed the final round in Las Vegas, as well as Singapore and Bahrain Testing, Anagnostiadis hasn’t had the chance to improve her Championship position. Aiva Anagnostiadis may not have had…
The final round of the 2025 F1 Academy season at the Las Vegas GP delivered high drama, heartbreak and triumph as drivers battled for glory under the neon lights. With Championship hopes on the line, some drivers soared to career-best results, while others faced tough setbacks. Here’s a look at the winners and losers from…
The 2025 season of F1 Academy, marked the debut of Aiva Anagnostiadis’ career in F1 Academy. The 18-year-old Australian signed with Hitech TGR, with backing from TAG Heuer. With her debut season came numerous challenges. Some easy to overcome, and a training injury testing her confidence. Anagnostiadis finished 16th in the Championship Standings, having only…
Doriane Pin has taken the 2025 F1 Academy title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. After what has been a back and forth title battle, she describes Champion status as “beautiful“. The Frenchwoman was named Vice Champion in 2024, making this title even sweeter. Pin is aware of how proud herself and Prema Racing can…
Chloe Chambers’ final F1 Academy race weekend had its highs and lows. Following a crash in Free Practice, she bounced back to take pole in Qualifying. In a battle with her teammate Palmowski in Race 1, Chambers ended her race early after making contact. She redeemed herself thoroughly after dominating Race 2—leading from start to…
Chloe Chambers has won in dominate style in the streets of Las Vegas. Chambers took the race from start to finish. Doriane Pin came home to take the Championship for 2025. After starting P4 she dropped back to P5, winning Champion status nonetheless. Following Friday’s Qualifying session, teammates Chloe Chambers, and Alisha Palmowski took off…
