F1: THE ACADEMY EPISODE GUIDE: What to expect from the seven-episode docuseries?

The engines are roaring as the must-see F1: The Academy is streaming on Netflix now. Whether you’re new to all-female series or a die-hard fan wanting to delve even further behind the scenes, you won’t want to miss a single second and we’re here to break down everything you’ve got to look forward to.

The seven-episode season puts the spotlight on the personal stories and high stakes surrounding the drivers and teams from the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season. For all those involved, it’s more than just a racing series, it’s a chance to change the game for women in motorsport forever.

SERIES SYNOPSIS

Fifteen young women break barriers in one of the world's most demanding sports as they race to get a female driver back on the Formula 1 grid.

Episode 1: No Friends On Track

The pressure is on for F1 ACADEMY director Susie Wolff as her new teams and drivers give their all to prove themselves on the track in Miami.

United by their passion for racing, Lia Block and Bianca couldn’t be more different as they sit side-by-side in the ART Grand Prix garage. Selected by Williams, American rally star Block carries her father’s legacy proudly, but is determined to make it her own as she scraps everything she’s known to start a new chapter in single-seaters. For Bustamante, she’s right at home in front of the cameras. However, the McLaren driver has to strike the right balance between building her brand and performing on track.

Episode 2: The One to Beat

F1 ACADEMY heads to Barcelona, where Abbi pulls ahead to defend her coveted pole position and Amna is left shaken by a collision.

After an untouchable weekend in Miami, Abbi Pulling has put a target on her back. Yet there’s nowhere the Alpine-supported driver would rather be, with her racing future at stake if she doesn’t deliver the title. Meanwhile, sisters Amna and Hamda Al Qubaisi have broken new ground to get where they are now, but both are left with questions as they look to rediscover their form from last season.

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Episode 3: No More Mrs. Nice Guy

Stormy weather complicates the next round of races in Zandvoort. Bianca’s performance starts to worry her team while Hamda reflects on a past injury.

A break between rounds gives the field a chance to reset. Whilst Bustamante juggles her racing commitments and activities away from the track, Hamda Al Qubaisi has her own challenges to overcome. With her crash at the season finale of the 2023 F4 UAE Championship still playing on her mind, she looks for sisterly advice — which couldn’t come a moment too soon as Dutch downpours put the drivers on edge.

Episode 4: Target On My Back

Lia deals with the fallout of a bad start. Setting her sights on a podium win, Doriane begins to climb her way up the ranking.

Pulling might be leading the Standings, but competition is never far away as Pin looks to deny her the chance at victory. As momentum starts to build around the Mercedes driver’s campaign, Pulling has a fight on her hands. Meanwhile, Block’s lack of experience in single-seaters rears its head as the Williams junior weighs up her future.

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Episode 5: Feel The Heat

Sweltering heat awaits the drivers in Singapore, where Lia gains confidence, Bianca continues to struggle and Abbi remains the one to beat.

The on-track action heats up as Pulling and Pin fight to reign supreme on the Singaporean streets, with Block closely in pursuit. Racing close to home has Bustamante feeling the love from legions of Filipino fans that have come to support her, but that attention and weigh of expectation means the McLaren-supported driver can’t afford to crumble.

Episode 6: The Hardest Race Of My Life

The penultimate racing weekend in Qatar raises the stakes, with motor issues threatening Abbi's Qualifying position and Chloe incurring a penalty.

The title is within reach for Pulling, but the Briton isn’t getting ahead of herself. Facing an uphill battle from the start in Lusail, she has to banish any frustrations and dig deep if she wants to be crowned Champion. Bustamante returns home before the final two rounds, hoping that a return to her roots will help her find a piece of herself and deliver the results she knows she’s capable of.

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Episode 7: End of the Road

Abu Dhabi sets the stage for the climactic final round of F1 Academy. Who will take the season win — and who will be left in the gravel?

Nothing is guaranteed in the world of motorsport and for all the drivers, the big question is what comes next? Block reflects on her progress but remains uncertain about whether she’s done enough to convince Williams for a second season together, whilst Haas’ Chloe Chambers has caught another team’s attention. Bustamante, Amna and Hamda Al Qubaisi all ponder their next steps after bidding farewell to F1 ACADEMY and the Al Qubaisi sisters are determined to deliver a podium on home soil one last time.

Stream F1: The Academy on Netflix now.