Go behind the scenes of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Content Day over on YouTube

SHORTS: Go behind the scenes of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Content Day over on YouTube

Find out who will rise to the challenge by watching Follow The Rookies on YouTube now

SHORTS: Find out who will rise to the challenge by watching Follow The Rookies on YouTube now

SHORTS: Previously in Shanghai... (2026)

Hear more from all 11 rookies in the latest Follow The Rookies episode on YouTube

SHORTS: Hear more from all 11 rookies in the latest Follow The Rookies episode on YouTube

The Mercedes Development Driver has become the first F1 ACADEMY Champion complete an F1 test, driving the W12 E Performance at Silverstone.

Doriane Pin has made history by becoming the first F1 ACADEMY Champion to complete a Formula 1 test.

Pin completes landmark maiden Formula 1 test with Mercedes

From the opening titles to social filming and hero photoshoots - we show you how we bring the season to life.

Join our drivers behind the scenes at the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Content Day! Opening titles, social filming, and hero photoshoots - we show you how we bring the season to life.

WATCH: Behind the scenes at the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Content Day

We asked and you answered — your prediction for who will win this year’s title are in!

You’ve seen them on track and cast your votes — now your prediction for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Champion is in.

REVEALED: Your prediction for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Champion

With over 50 action-packed races completed, we're asking you to choose your favourite F1 ACADEMY race. Get voting now!

Over 50 races in the books and with even more action to come this year, which F1 ACADEMY race stands out above the rest?

POLL: Vote for your favourite F1 ACADEMY race so far

It was a silverware-laden weekend for F1 ACADEMY graduates Doriane Pin and Léna Bühler at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

It was a silverware-laden weekend for F1 ACADEMY graduates Doriane Pin and Léna Bühler at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, who both podiumed on their return to the European Le Mans Series and Michelin Le Mans Cup respectively. 

Pin and Bühler return to the podium in European Le Mans Series and Le Mans Cup in Barcelona

Rookie driver Rachel Robertson may have missed out on scoring points in Shanghai, but she was nevertheless satisfied with the improvements she’s made.

Rookie driver Rachel Robertson may have missed out on scoring points in Shanghai, but she was nevertheless satisfied with the improvements she’s made over such a short period of time. 

Robertson encouraged by ‘big step up’ in Shanghai but recognises room for improvement

Come behind the curtain as these 11 rookies navigate their maiden seasons as full time F1 ACADEMY racing drivers, starting off in Shanghai.

Follow The Rookies returns for 2026. Come behind the curtain as these 11 rookies navigate their maiden seasons as full time F1 ACADEMY racing drivers, travelling the globe alongside F1 to prove they have what it takes to win, starting off in Shanghai.

WATCH: Follow The Rookies 2026 - Episode 1

Aston Martin have welcomed F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karter Ava Lawrence to their Driver Academy.

Ava Lawrence joins the Aston Martin Driver Academy

In the latest episode of Beyond The Grid, the 2025 F1 ACADEMY Champion sits down with Tom Clarkson to talk through her racing story so far.

In the latest episode of the Beyond The Grid podcast, 2025 F1 ACADEMY Champion Doriane Pin sits down with Tom Clarkson to talk through her racing story so far.

BEYOND THE GRID: Pin on her path from karting to tackling new opportunities as a Mercedes Development Driver

Team Manager ⁠Wouter Blokhuis believes that the potential is there to challenge at the front after all three drivers exhibited glimpses of promise.

Although MP Motorsport left the Shanghai International Circuit with mixed feelings, Team Manager ⁠Wouter Blokhuis believes that the potential is there to challenge at the front of the field after all three drivers exhibited glimpses of promise.

Blokhuis vows MP Motorsport ‘will come back stronger’ after enduring contrasting fortunes in Shanghai 

Leaving Shanghai with a single point, Team Manager Dan Hodder has admitted that Hitech left plenty of performance on the table. 

Leaving Shanghai with a single point, Team Manager Dan Hodder has admitted that Hitech left plenty of performance on the table and still have untapped potential to unlock.

‘We had a lot more potential which we didn’t quite capitalise on’ – Hodder assesses ‘reasonable’ Hitech showing in Shanghai

Sit down with Alisha Palmowski and Rafaela Ferreira as they welcome new teammate Megan Bruce to Campos Racing for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season.

WATCH: Meet The Team with Campos Racing's Alisha Palmowski, Rafaela Ferreira and Megan Bruce

The Alpine driver has outlined her intentions to challenge for the 2026 Drivers' title after an encouraging opening round in Shanghai.

Nina Gademan has outlined her intentions to seize the lead of the Drivers’ Standings after an encouraging opening round in Shanghai, where she bounced back from a disappointing Qualifying session to secure two top-four finishes.

‘The goal was to fight’ - Gademan eyes Standings lead after strong Shanghai comeback

Here’s everything to get you up to speed on the how the new format works and why it is being introduced.

F1 ACADEMY is shaking up selected race weekends with a brand new three-race format hitting the track soon.
Here’s everything to get you up to speed on the exciting addition with all you need to know about how it works, why it is being introduced and how the new points on offer could shake up the title fight. 


EXPLAINED: What is the ‘Opening Race’ and new three-race F1 ACADEMY weekend format?

F1 ACADEMY is introducing a new three-race weekend for select events, debuting at Round 2 in Montreal and returning at Round 5 in Austin.

F1 ACADEMY has today announced the introduction of a new three-race weekend format for select events in 2026 and beyond, debuting at Round 2 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, and returning at Round 5 at the Circuit of the Americas, Austin, USA.

F1 ACADEMY introduces three-race weekend format in Montreal and Austin

As a Development Driver for Team Peugeot TotalEnergies, Pin will participate in the 2026 World Endurance Championship Rookie Test in Bahrain.

2025 F1 ACADEMY Champion Doriane Pin has been announced as a Development Driver for Team Peugeot TotalEnergies. The Frenchwoman will also participate in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship Rookie Test in Bahrain this November, contributing to the development of the PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercar.

Doriane Pin appointed Development Driver for Team Peugeot TotalEnergies in the FIA World Endurance Championship

A new era of F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE took shape as our karters tackled the inaugural round of the British Champions of the Future Academy. 

A new era of F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE took shape as our eight young karters tackled the inaugural round of the British Champions of the Future Academy. 
The national-level feeder series for the COTFA International Series pushed the drivers into unknown territory, with their debut at the newly-opened Silverstone Kart Circuit and for many, their first experience of the OK-N and Mini 60 machinery.
Despite cold temperatures and mixed conditions, Lizzy Mentier lit up the track with a double podium, whilst our newest crop of talent each made strides across the weekend.

Launching into the unknown: British Champions of the Future Academy Round 1 Recap

There were differing fortunes for ART in China, with Team Manager Pierre Soullier admitting that fielding three rookies presented various challenges.

It was a weekend of differing fortunes for ART Grand Prix at the season opener, with Team Manager Pierre Soullier admitting that fielding three rookie drivers presented various challenges in Shanghai

‘We’re missing a bit of aggression’ – Soullier gives verdict on mixed ART Grand Prix performance in Shanghai

Jade Jacquet faced her fair share of challenges throughout her debut F1 ACADEMY weekend in Shanghai, one of which earned her a grid penalty.

Jade Jacquet faced her fair share of challenges throughout her debut F1 ACADEMY weekend in Shanghai, one of which ended up earning her a grid penalty for the next round.

Jacquet concedes she ‘made some mistakes’ after Shanghai Race 2 crash but insists she’ll learn from them

The F1 ACADEMY grid got off the mark in Shanghai, but who's first impression has you backing them for title glory this season?

POLL: Who do you think will be the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Champion?

Although she came close to breaking into the top 10 in Shanghai, Ella Stevens was left wanting more after completing her first weekend in F1 ACADEMY.

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