Join Maya Weug onboard her Shanghai pole position lap from last year

SHORTS: Join Maya Weug on-board her Shanghai pole position lap

Presenting the new F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE race suits

SHORTS: Presenting the new F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE race suits

Introducing the 2026 F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karters in the Champions of the Future Academy Program International Series

SHORTS: Introducing the 2026 F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karters in the Champions of the Future Academy Program International Series

Megan Bruce explores the TAG Heuer Manufacture

SHORTS: Megan Bruce explores the TAG Heuer Manufacture

Aurelia Nobels will take the next step in her single-seater career, moving up to compete in the GB3 Championship with Hillspeed for the 2026 season.

Aurelia Nobels steps up to the GB3 Championship with Hillspeed

Ahead of the opening round, we sat down with Managing Director Susie Wolff to discuss F1 ACADEMY’s evolution and what year four has in store.

From empty grids and grandstands to fans flocking to paddocks around to world to catch a glimpse at their favourite drivers,  F1 ACADEMY has transformed in just three seasons into a driving force for change. Now entering its fourth season, the ambition is clear — to build a global platform that creates opportunity, shifts culture and strengthens the pathway for young women in motorsport.
Ahead of the opening round in Shanghai, we sat down with Managing Director Susie Wolff to discuss F1 ACADEMY’s evolution, her drive to dispel outdated misconceptions and what year four has in store.

‘We have seen a real shift in motorsport’ - Susie Wolff on challenging perceptions and driving F1 ACADEMY’s next chapter

Before the action commences in Shanghai, we tasked some familiar faces to share their predictions for the campaign ahead. 

It’s that time of year when drivers, teams and fans alike are counting down the days before the lights go out for the first time at the Shanghai International Circuit. 
A season full of possibilities awaits, but what could 2026 have in store? Before the action commences, we tasked some familiar faces to share their predictions for the campaign ahead. 
F1 ACADEMY Champions Doriane Pin and Abbi Pulling, racing driver and F1 ACADEMY commentator Alice Powell and F1 ACADEMY Content Editor Hannah Prydderch revealed their hot takes, from who’s tipped for title glory to top rookie hopefuls… 

From title contenders to season shockers — Our experts share their predictions for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY campaign

Ella Lloyd has been confirmed to be driving for Envision Racing in the upcoming ABB Formula E World Championship Rookie Test in Madrid

Ella Lloyd has been confirmed to be driving in the upcoming ABB Formula E World Championship Rookie Test in Madrid

Ella Lloyd to drive in Formula E Madrid Rookie Test

The newest crop of F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE talent burst on to the scene for the first round of the 2026 COTFA International Series.

The newest crop of F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE talent burst on to the scene for the first round of the 2026 Champions of the Future Academy Program International Series.

Podiums, Progress and Promise: Champions of the Future Academy International Round 1 Recap

Mercedes have unveiled their 2026 F1 ACADEMY livery, with Payton Westcott set to hit the track in the #9 PREMA Racing operated car.

FIRST LOOK: Mercedes reveal Payton Westcott's 2026 livery

Aston Martin have revealed Mathilda Paatz's F1 ACADEMY car livery for her upcoming rookie season. 

FIRST LOOK: Aston Martin present Mathilda Paatz's 2026 F1 ACADEMY livery

Megan Bruce will move up to F1 ACADEMY, with the Briton representing TAG Heuer, the series’ Official Partner, Timepiece and Timekeeper.

Megan Bruce joins the 2026 grid with TAG Heuer

The 2025 F1 ACADEMY Champion will race in the LMP2 class at 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans for Round 4 of the FIA World Endurance Championship

2025 F1 ACADEMY Champion Doriane Pin will competing in the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, returning to race in the LMP2 class for Round 4 of the FIA World Endurance Championship

Doriane Pin to contest the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans

F1 ACADEMY Official Partner PUMA have unveiled the livery that will adorn their 2026 challenger alongside the racewear Rachel Robertson will sport.

F1 ACADEMY Official Partner PUMA have unveiled the livery that will adorn their newest challenger alongside the racewear Rachel Robertson will sport in 2026.

FIRST LOOK: PUMA reveal Rachel Robertson's 2026 livery and racewear

McLaren have revealed the liveries that Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens will be racing in for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season.

McLaren have revealed the liveries that Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens will be racing in for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season.
Both drivers are members of the McLaren Driver Development Programme and will share the same garage this year, driving with Rodin Motorsport.

FIRST LOOK: McLaren unveil Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens' 2026 F1 ACADEMY liveries

Chinese driver Shi Wei, also known as ‘Tie Dou’, will return as the first F1 ACADEMY Wild Card entry of the 2026 season.

Shi Wei returns as first 2026 F1 ACADEMY Wild Card driver

Payton Westcott has become the latest driver locked in for the 2026 season, with Mercedes recruiting the American racer for the upcoming campaign.

Payton Westcott has become the latest driver locked in for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, with Mercedes recruiting the American racer for the upcoming campaign.

Payton Westcott to drive for Mercedes in 2026 F1 ACADEMY campaign

Doriane Pin will contest the 2026 European Le Mans Series, with the 2025 F1 ACADEMY Champion joining Duqueine Team.

Doriane Pin to race in the 2026 European Le Mans Series with Duqueine Team

We chatted to some of the competition prize winners to get their take on what was an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Autosport Awards.

It’s not everyday you get to watch a Champion being crowned. For some lucky competition winners, that once-in-a-lifetime moment became a reality at the 2026 Autosport Awards.
Treated to an exclusive night at the iconic Roundhouse in London, the fans joined leading figures from across the world of motorsport to celebrate the stars of the 2025 season. 
From the mezzanine, they watch as Doriane Pin, Maya Weug and Chloe Chambers took to the stage to receive their trophies. We chatted to some of the prize winners to get their take on what was an unforgettable evening.


‘You could feel the energy’ — Competition winners reflect on a spectacular prize giving at the Autosport Awards

As the Winter Olympics kicks off, we asked the grid which sport they’d want to compete in. Unsurprisingly, the lure of adrenaline is never far away…

The F1 ACADEMY field may still be counting down to lights out for the 2026 season, but elsewhere in the sporting world, things are already heating up — or, more accurately, freezing over. 
As the Winter Olympics kicks off today, we put the grid in the hot seat to find out which winter sport they’d want to compete in. Unsurprisingly for racing drivers, the lure of adrenaline is never far away…

GRID QUESTIONS: Which Winter Olympic sport would our drivers take on?

F1 ACADEMY has revealed the young female karters selected for the 2026 Champions of the Future Academy Programme International and British series.

F1 ACADEMY has today revealed the young female karters selected for the 2026 Champions of the Future Academy Programme (COTFA), who will compete across both the International and newly-launched British series.

F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE unveils 2026 Champions of the Future Academy karters

Audi Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley is optimistic that Emma Felbermayr’s growth can propel her to the front of the F1 ACADEMY field in 2026.

Audi Team Principal Wheatley shares his hopes for Felbermayr’s second F1 ACADEMY campaign

Emma Felbermayr will contest her sophomore F1 ACADEMY campaign, with the Austrian racer representing Audi on the 2026 grid. 

Emma Felbermayr returns with Audi for 2026 F1 ACADEMY campaign

Ava Dobson will take on her rookie F1 ACADEMY season this year, with the 17-year-old competing for the series’ Official Partner American Express.  

Ava Dobson to represent American Express for 2026 F1 ACADEMY season

Both drivers reflected on the opportunity to tackle all-electric machinery in the ABB Formula E World Championship’s Rookie Free Practice session.

Chloe Chambers and Abbi Pulling tackled the ABB Formula E World Championship’s Rookie Free Practice session on Friday, with both drivers relishing the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the all-electric cars.

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