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Lia Block joins Williams Driver Academy, will race for ART in 2024 F1 Academy

Block, whose late father Ken built up a huge following for his viral Gymkhana videos, will make her single-seater debut with the ART Grand Prix team as the all-female series forges closer ties with F1.

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F1 Academy to hold inaugural prize giving at Autosport Awards

Following the all-female championship's launch late last year, it has completed its maiden season with 21 races across seven events.

Autosport

F1 revenues up by 24% on 2022 in third quarter

Meanwhile, operating income was up by 61% from $82m last season to $132m for the same period this year.

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F1 Academy champion Garcia awarded fully-funded Prema FRECA seat for 2024

Garcia bagged seven race wins on her way to winning the 2023 F1 Academy title in Austin, as the all-female series supported a Formula 1 round for the first time at last weekend's United States Grand Prix.

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Extra support races key to “grippier” Miami F1 track surface

Miami only had one support series for its second grand prix around the Hard Rock Stadium in 2023, following the demise of W Series, but has announced plans to add the all-female F1 Academy championship to its Porsche Carrera Cup North America races – which was confirmed on Tuesday.

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Wolff: If F1 Academy doesn't work, nothing will

Ahead of a critical step-up in profile in 2024, with support from all 10 F1 teams in backing a driver and branding cars, F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff is crystal clear about one thing.

Autosport

Susie Wolff: If F1 Academy doesn't work, nothing will

Ahead of a critical step-up in profile in 2024, with support from all 10 F1 teams in backing a driver and branding cars, F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff is crystal clear about one thing.

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How Former Teacher Neus Santamaría Became F1 Academy’s Race Director

At age 27, the Spainard already holds one of one of the most important roles in the male-dominated world of motor sports.

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F1 Academy season climax in Austin speeds women closer to main grid

Series title will be decided at the Circuit of the Americas this weekend with hopes that the platform will help female racers to set their sights higher

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Five Things to Watch at the 2023 U.S. Grand Prix in Austin

From Daniel Ricciardo’s return from injury, to big upgrades to the Haas F1 Team, to the F1 Academy’s final race, here’s everything you need to know for F1’s weekend in Austin.

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McLaren signs development driver Bustamante for 2024 F1 Academy

Bustamante will sport a McLaren livery in F1's female-only feeder series on a car run by French powerhouse ART Grand Prix, while also being added to its driver development programme.

Motorsport

F1 Academy to support seven F1 grands prix in 2024

F1 Academy commenced this season but drew criticism for its lack of exposure, with the races being condensed into highlight clips rather than gaining live broadcasts.

Autosport

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

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.

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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.

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All F1 teams to nominate female drivers in Academy series

The 10 Formula One teams will each nominate a driver and have their livery on a car in the all-female F1 Academy next year when the series joins the Formula One calendar, the sport announced on July 26, 2023.

The Guardian - UK

‘Landmark moment’: F1 teams to have one driver each in all-female series

Susie Wolff, the F1 Academy chief, has hailed Formula One’s decision to back the all-women series as a ‘landmark moment’ in motor sport

Autosport

F1 to increase ties with F1 Academy in 2024 through nominated drivers, liveries

F1 Academy launched in 2023 as a female-only single-seater feeder series, picking up several talents from the now defunct W Series.

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F1 to increase F1 Academy ties through driver nominations, liveries in 2024

F1 Academy launched in 2023 as a female-only single-seater feeder series, picking up several talents from the now defunct W Series.

Daily Record

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

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

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

Autosport

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."

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