The Latest Breaking News from F1 Academy

F1 Academy expands into karting with new global series

The F1 led all-female junior series will expand into grassroots racing by teaming up with Champions of the Future (COTF) to put up a new three-tiered karting ladder.

Motorsport · Oct 13, 2023

Abbi Pulling on Competing in F1 Academy’s Inaugural Season

The RODIN Carlin driver and Alpine team ambassador leans on her creativity as she overcomes financial hurdles in motorsports.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 6, 2023

Final 10 contenders revealed for 2023 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award

The Award, which started in 1989, aims to find and assist the best junior British racing drivers. The prize for this year’s winner includes £200,000 and a Formula 1 test drive with the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team.

Autosport · Aug 17, 2023

Perth's Chloe Grant escapes serious injury after bad crash during F1 Academy Series in Italy

The Perth prodigy was pulled from the wreckage of her upturned Laser Tatuus car as flames began to lick around her in the cockpit

Daily Record · Jul 11, 2023

Perth's Chloe Grant ready to embrace F1 Academy challenge at 'Temple of Speed'

The 17-year-old continues her F1 Academy season at the renowned Monza circuit in Italy

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023

F1 Academy’s Susie Wolff: ‘We’re Not Just Here to Find the Next Female F1 Driver’

The series’ managing director is determined to diversify the sport while also inspiring the next generation of women athletes in racing.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 30, 2023

Women-only W Series shown red flag but its legacy in motor sport is clear

It folded after three seasons but it brought drivers back to racing, gave girls role models and prompted F1 into action

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023

F1 announces plan to grow female talent pool in motorsport with new F1 Academy initiative

F1 Academy has launched this season to give female racers a clearer pathway through to Formula 1, but now the series has turned to addressing the problem at the grassroots level

Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2023

Susie Wolff: We will see a female F1 driver in the next 10 years

"In the next 10 years.. I'm going to be punchy and say yes," said Wolff. "But I think with F1 Academy we are creating such a strong pathway that, when the first one comes, more will follow. That's the plan."

Autosport · May 27, 2023

Meet Amna Al Qubaisi, the First Female Emirati Racing Driver

A competitor in the new, all-female F1 Academy series, the 23-year-old is setting a new standard for women in motorsports.

Sports Illustrated · May 18, 2023