The Latest Breaking News from the F1 Academy

Yes, 40% of Formula 1 fans are female—here's how the famously exclusive sport is finally embracing the F1 fangirl

As a world-first F1 sponsorship is announced, we meet the women changing the sport and inspiring a nation of fangirls.

Marie Claire · Mar 1, 2024

Ferrari’s Vasseur: FIA/Wolff saga was “embarrassing for F1”

Last week the FIA announced its compliance department was looking into a potential conflict of  interest between a team principal and FOM employee, amid dubious allegations that Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and his wife Susie, who runs the F1 Academy for FOM, had exchanged confidential information.

Motorsport · Dec 17, 2023

FIA quickly drops conflict of interest investigation into Toto and Susie Wolff

The FIA have dropped their conflict of interest investigation into Mercedes team principle, Toto Wolff, and his wife, Susie.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023

Jessica Hawkins becomes first female F1 test driver in five years

Aston Martin have confirmed that their driver ambassador Jessica Hawkins has become the first woman to drive a modern F1 car in almost five years

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023

‘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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 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

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

Abbi Pulling: Britain's speed-obsessed F1 Academy star on a mission to break barriers

The focus is on helping women to reach the highest points of the motorsport world. Mirror Sport speaks to young racer Abbi Pulling, who might be best placed to be the one to achieve that

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023

F1 Academy a game-changer for Perth teen Chloe Grant as she aims for the top

The world of motorsport is notoriously male-dominated but a new initiative is looking to change that.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 27, 2023

Susan Egelstaff: F1 Academy won’t be a quick fix but at least it gives women a chance

Women are a rare species within Formula 1. There is nothing to stop men and women racing against each other at the pinnacle of motorsport.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2023