__The fourth F1 ACADEMY season is set to commence in Shanghai, China on March 13-15 featuring six rounds, with all rounds taking place in support of the Formula 1 World Championship. __

Visiting five countries across three continents, the campaign will see Silverstone make its debut alongside the return of the Circuit of the Americas in Austin for the first time since 2023.

Get ready for an action-packed season as the field battle it out to follow in the footsteps of Doriane Pin and be crowned Champion in 2026. 

__2026 Testing Calendar__

- February 11-13: Shanghai, China
- April 27-28: Silverstone, Great Britain
- July 16-17: Zandvoort, the Netherlands
- September 9-11: Navarra, Spain

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Designed to bring the Driver Development Guide to life, the Driver Development Virtual Workshops provide further access to expert insights.

Designed to bring the Driver Development Guide to life, F1 ACADEMY are running a series of interactive Driver Development Virtual Workshops to provide further access to expert insights.

F1 ACADEMY Driver Development Workshop Series

The Champions of the Future Academy Program is a global series aiming to increase female participation and inclusion in karting.

The Champions of the Future Academy Program is a global series aiming to increase female participation and inclusion in national and international karting competitions by breaking down the barriers to entry.

Champions of the Future Academy Program International Series

Alba Larsen admitted she was struggling to find the words after claiming her maiden F1 ACADEMY victory in the Reverse Grid Race in Austin.

Alba Larsen admitted she was struggling to find the words after claiming her maiden F1 ACADEMY victory in the Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas, describing the emotion of hearing the Danish national anthem from the top step of the podium.

‘This shows exactly the potential I’ve had all year’ – Larsen reflects on emotional maiden F1 ACADEMY victory in Austin

Alisha Palmowski has secured the Drivers’ title with a remarkable climb from P8 to P2 in the Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas, 

Alisha Palmowski has secured the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Drivers’ title with a remarkable climb from eighth to second in the Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas. 

REVERSE GRID RACE: Palmowski seals 2026 F1 ACADEMY title as Larsen claims maiden victory in Austin

Rafaela Ferreira will be looking to put a disappointing Opening Race behind her as she prepares to start the Reverse Grid Race in Austin from pole.

Rafaela Ferreira will be looking to put a disappointing Opening Race behind her as she prepares to start Saturday's Reverse Grid Race in Austin from pole position, with the Racing Bulls driver still searching for her maiden F1 ACADEMY podium.

‘I just want this win’ – Ferreira targets maiden F1 ACADEMY podium from Austin Reverse Grid Race pole

Nina Gademan and Alba Larsen secured a third consecutive double podium for MP Motorsport in the F1 ACADEMY Opening Race in Austin. 

Nina Gademan and Alba Larsen secured a third consecutive double podium for MP Motorsport in the F1 ACADEMY Opening Race in Austin. The teammates had to fight one another to the chequered flag after a contentious overtake earlier in the race.

POSITION	DRIVER	POINTS
1	21A. Palmowski	170
2	5E. Felbermayr	103
3	3N. Gademan	93
4	12A. Larsen	76
5	9P. Westcott	58
6	4M. Bruce	51
7	20E. Lloyd	48
8	19N. Granada	43
9	8M. Paatz	35
10	14L. Billard	33

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