In only a few seasons, F1 Academy has undergone a dramatic transformation. What began as a relatively quiet initiative aimed at supporting young female drivers has rapidly evolved into one of the most influential development platforms in motorsport, which is something Managing Director Susie Wolff has been part of every step of the way in…
F1 Academy has revealed a bold new logo and visual identity ahead of the 2026 season. Reflecting the F1 Academy brand identity 2026 and the the championship’s growing ambitions on the motorsport ladder, the refreshed look also underlines its mission to accelerate female talent. After three seasons of strong momentum, leaders say the championship is…
F1 ACADEMY unveiled its 2026 calendar, confirming seven rounds once again held in support of the F1nWorld Championship. The series announced its first-ever appearance at Silverstone, marking an important milestone for its fourth season. The championship continued to feature 14 races across the seven rounds. It retained the popular reverse-grid format for one race at…
F1 Academy has announced that 16 year-old Payton Westcott will join the 2025 season finale in Las Vegas as the event’s wild card entry. This year, she competed in the Formula Winter Series, Italian F4 and E4 Championships with Van Amersfoort Racing. Heading into Las Vegas in just a few weeks time, the American isn’t…
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…
