F1 Academy announces a major expansion of its partnership with the global karting series Champions of the Future Academy (COTFA), extending its Discover Your Drive programme to support up to twenty-seven young female drivers in 2026. As part of this initiative, the governing team positions the move as a strategic investment in the foundation years…
Susie Wolff, the managing director of F1 Academy and the wife of Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff, has remarked that Christian Horner “played a character very well” during his tenure at Red Bull. Wolff’s comments have coincided with the renewed interest in Horner’s future whereabouts in the sport. Reports have recently emerged of the…
F1 Academy has announced an unprecedented collaboration with Hello Kitty and Friends as the all-female series prepares for its spectacular season finale at the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix, scheduled for 20–22 November 2025. This unique partnership marks a first-of-its-kind moment in motorsport, bringing together the iconic world of Sanrio’s beloved characters with…
The 2025 F1 Academy season marks Emma Felbermayr’s debut in the all-female racing series. Her rookie campaign thus far has been a mix of ups and downs with moments of disappointment and frustration. However, there have also been victorious moments for the Austrian driver. After scoring her first points at the season opener in Shanghai,…
As the 2025 F1 Academy reaches the halfway mark of the season, the series has unveiled a new Driver Development Guide to educate and empower women in motorsport. The guide, available completely free-of-charge, specifically targets girls at any stage of their motorsport journey. The series has created a new “first-of-its-kind” guide readily available for women…
Netflix has officially released the highly anticipated trailer for F1: The Academy, its upcoming docuseries spotlighting the 2024 F1 Academy season — a thrilling all-female championship that captured global attention last year. Set to premiere on Netflix worldwide on 28 May, the seven-episode series follows the journeys of 15 female drivers as they navigate the…
As F1 Academy continues to grow, fostering exceptional female talent like 2024 Championship winner Abbi Pulling, many have wondered if they can expect a greater female presence on the F2 and F3 grids. During a recent media event with select outlets, including Pit Debrief, F2 and F3 CEO Bruno Michel shared his thoughts on drivers…
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…
In the extreme humidity of the Marina Bay, Round 5 of F1 Academy continues with the first big chance to score points ahead of us — Race 1 with 12 laps of racing. It will be possibly the toughest test for the young drivers yet — street circuit new for most of them, humidity, heat,…
Yesterday, British driver Ella Lloyd was announced as the next Wild Card entry in the all-female series. This initiative was launched to support and strengthen the talent pool in the regions where F1 Academy races. In places where a local driver isn’t available, the opportunity is accessible to drivers from different regions that aspire to…
