The first round of the 2025 F1 Academy drew to an end at the Shanghai International Circuit with the eighteen drivers fighting to win Race 2 of the Chinese GP weekend. After a strong start, Pin claimed the lead from former PREMA Racing teammate Maya Weug, now with MP Motorsport. She then held on to…
F1 Academy have announced their new partnership with female driver development programme, >= More than Equal, ahead of the season opener in Shanghai. >= More than Equal joins the series’ acclaimed list of official partners, joining brands like Charlotte Tilbury, PUMA and Tommy Hilfiger in the paddock. >= More than Equal joins the grid to…
The 2025 F1 Academy season got underway under the blue skies of Shanghai, with 18 drivers, including Wild Card entrant Shi Wei—also known as Tie Dou—taking to the track for Free Practice (FP) as the 2025 Chinese GP Weekend kicked off at the Shanghai International Circuit. Lloyd leads drivers out on track as first F1…
Shi Wei, also known as “Tie Dou”, will make history when F1 Academy arrives in Shanghai for its 2025 season opener. She will become the first Chinese driver to compete in F1 Academy, making her debut in front of her home crowd at the Shanghai International Circuit. Shi to be one of seven Wild Card…
With the season set to get underway in Shanghai, the 2025 F1 Academy grid is set, with Hitech TGR joining the championship and expanding the field to 18 cars. Now in its third season since launching in 2023, F1 Academy will feature 17 full-time drivers competing for the title. Additionally, a Wild Card entry will…
During the final weekend of the season in Abu Dhabi, it was announced that Lia Block will continue F1 Academy. She’ll enter her second year in the all-female series still representing Williams Racing. The Formula 1 team seems to be pleased with the American driver, renewing their partnership with her and keeping her in the…
Hitech Grand Prix joins five already existing teams in the all-female for next year, set to operate three cars. This means the grid of F1 Academy will expand to 18 cars in 2025, coming closer to other feeder series that offer more seats for young talents. The British team is currently also competing in GB3…
The grid of the 2025 F1 Academy season is starting to shape up, with yet another driver confirmed following Chloe Chambers’s move to Red Bull Ford. Ella Lloyd will represent McLaren driving for the Rodin team, and has recently joined the young talent development programme coordinated by Stephanie Carlin. Lloyd also takes part in the…
Chloe Chambers is the first F1 Academy driver to be announced for next season — with the 20-year-old joining the Red Bull Ford Academy Programme, she will wear their blue colours for her second year in the all-female series in 2025. Chambers scored her maiden F1 Academy win in Barcelona Race 2, alongside two other…
