Formula One has officially announced the formation of a new all-women series which will begin in 2023. The F1 Academy will be run and financially backed by the sport’s owners, Formula One Management, with the intent of helping more young women progress in motor racing and ultimately into F1.
The new championship will consist of five teams, each with three drivers run by existing competitors in the F1 feeder series, F2 and F3. The season will be held across seven meetings, with three races at each event. The calendar has yet to be confirmed but is expected to include one F1 weekend.
