Audi backs Emma Felbermayr 2026 F1 Academy and makes a seemingly unambiguous signal regarding the prospects of female talent in single-seater racing, with the German manufacturer confirming that it is taking on the Austrian driver before the final season of the all-female chamber. It puts Felbermayr squarely on the map as one of the racers to follow in 2026, as well as reinforces Audi to its long-term mission...
Bianca Bustamante Eurocup-3 makes the next determining book in the rapidly developing career of the young racecar driver as the former F1 Academy driver substantiates a contract in the Eurocup-3 series to race with Palou Motorsport in 2026. The move to European single-seater championship competition at the young age of 20 years both continues and advances Bustamante, and puts her in a highly competitive location in a team...
F1 Academy Championship Leader Doriane Pin has established a clear signal to her rivals just before the final event that defines the season in Las Vegas and she is putting the pressure directly on the shoulders of other close competitors instead of her own. The all-female series is on the verge of wrapping a 2025 campaign on one of the largest circuits in the sport, the Formula 1...
The pathway for the next women of motorsport has just taken a massive step forward. F1 Academy has announced the first ever test for the novices in the sport, with dates, venue, and who is expected to participate in this historical event with 18 drivers. Set for 17-18 September 2025 at the Circuito de Navarra, Spain, the test is being heralded as a crucial move towards opening up...
The upcoming F1: The Academy motorsport docuseries by Netflix will debut on May 28, 2025 to create an important milestone that showcases Formula 1’s development system while highlighting women in motorsports. As a production from Hello Sunshine—the media company founded by actor and producer Reese Witherspoon—the series will present viewers with the 2024 season of the all-female F1 Academy championship which started collecting speed since its launch in...
Abbi Pulling won the F1 Academy championship a couple of rounds ahead of time, placing second in the first race at Losail. The Alpine junior was on 120 points and required only another 18 points from the last two race weekends to clinch the crown, a dramatic Turn 2 pass on Ferrari’s Maya Weug secured her championship. From third – her best score of the season – Pulling’s...
In the high-stakes world of Formula 1 Academy racing, where every twirl of the wheel is a chance for victory, there’s nothing quite like seeing a rising star shine. And how she shone – Doriane Pin lit up the track with her recent win in Jeddah and captured our hearts. The engines roar to life, electricity fills the air, and then, a surprise – an extra lap before...
The 2024 season brings exciting developments to the F1 ACADEMY™, with significant changes aimed at recognizing talent, fostering development, and expanding opportunities within the racing community. In this article, we delve into the latest updates announced by F1 ACADEMY™, including the introduction of Super Licence points and Wild Card entries. F1 ACADEMY™ acknowledges the pivotal role of driver development and technical prowess in racing. Hence, the top five...
Aston Martin recently revealed Tina Hausmann as their chosen driver for the 2024 F1 Academy season, making her the representative for the renowned PREMA Racing team at just 17 years old. Tina’s journey in motorsports commenced at the age of seven with karting, progressing through various series, including the Swiss Rotax Mini, OK-Junior, DKM, and ADAC Masters’ Championship. Transitioning to single-seater racing in 2024, she debuted impressively, securing...
Williams Racing proudly announced that 17-year-old Lia Block will join their F1 Academy for the 2024 season. Lia’s diverse racing background includes karting, rallying, Extreme E, and rallycross. Notably, she became the youngest-ever American Rally Association Champion this year. Racing with ART Grand Prix alongside McLaren junior Bianca Bustamante, Lia Block expressed excitement about the opportunity. James Vowles, Williams’ Team Principal, commended Lia’s talent, champion mindset, and dedication...