As the 2026 grid fills up, find out more about the drivers announced for the upcoming F1 ACADEMY campaign.

With two months to go until the fourth F1 ACADEMY campaign kicks off in Shanghai, the grid is rapidly taking shape. Meeting new faces and welcoming back returning favourites, here is the lowdown on the 10 drivers that have been confirmed for 2026 so far…

Who are the 2026 F1 ACADEMY drivers?

Alba Larsen will return for a second F1 ACADEMY campaign in 2026, with Ferrari selecting the Danish racer to represent them next season.

Alba Larsen joins Ferrari for the 2026 season

Alba Larsen is chasing down a maiden podium finish in Las Vegas after recording her first top-three Qualifying performance since Shanghai.

Alba Larsen has come full circle to claim third place in Qualifying for the first time since the season opener in Shanghai, giving her the strongest opportunity to chase down a maiden podium finish in Las Vegas.

‘I found a good flow’ – Larsen celebrates return to the top three in Las Vegas Qualifying as she sets sights on first podium

Alba Larsen delivered a satisfying end to the opening day of Bahrain in-season testing as she secured back-to-back fourth-fastest times.

Alba Larsen delivered a satisfying end to the opening day of Bahrain in-season testing as the Tommy Hilfiger driver secured back-to-back fourth-fastest times.

Larsen revels in Day 1 pace in Bahrain as she looks to get on top of Qualifying technique

The Tommy Hilfiger driver is unwavering in her ambition to achieve a podium in her rookie season after securing a strong result in Singapore Race 2.

With just one round left of her rookie season in F1 ACADEMY, Alba Larsen is unwavering in her ambition to achieve a podium after securing a strong result in Singapore Race 2.

Larsen eyeing up a Las Vegas podium after ‘amazing' top-five finish in Singapore

Team Manager Wouter Blokhuis is convinced that MP Motorsport and Maya Weug are ‘stronger than ever’ after Weug's back-to-back podiums in Zandvoort.

Team Manager Wouter Blokhuis is convinced that MP Motorsport and Maya Weug are ‘stronger than ever’ after the team secured the first Grand Slam of the season on Sunday.

‘Maya did everything she needed to do’ – Blokhuis insists title fight is back on if Weug can recreate Zandvoort triumph in Singapore

With plenty of stories to tell, let’s find out how well the MP trio of Maya Weug, Alba Larsen and Joanne  have gotten on so far…   

Every driver might be out on track fighting for themselves, but motorsport at its heart is a team sport. Sharing a garage alongside battling it out across the season, teammates can become not just your nearest rivals but also your newest friends. 
We headed over to MP Motorsport to put that to the test, as title contender and Ferrari driver Maya Weug partners up with the two youngest drivers on the grid, Tommy Hilfiger’s Alba Larsen and Wella’s Joanne Ciconte. With plenty of stories to tell, let’s find out how well the trio have gotten on so far…   

TEAM TALK: Getting to know MP Motorsport teammates Weug, Larsen and Ciconte 

The Tommy Hilfiger driver is ready to seize every opportunity that comes her way as she looks to put herself in podium contention in Montreal.

Undaunted by racing in a brand-new location, Alba Larsen is ready to seize every opportunity that comes her way as she looks to put herself in podium contention in Montreal.

‘Everyone has an equal shot’ - Larsen setting sights high despite anticipating ‘challenging’ Montreal weekend 

It was another impressive outing from rookie Alba Larsen in Round 2 as she extended her points scoring streak, leaving her fifth in the Standings.

It was another impressive outing from rookie Alba Larsen in Round 2 as she extended her points scoring streak, leaving her fifth in the Standings amid tough competition.

Larsen ecstatic about unexpected top-five spot after ‘really amazing’ weekend in Jeddah

Join Alba Larsen and Maya Weug for a track walk around Jeddah Corniche Circuit as they discuss must-know aspects of the high-speed street track.

Join Alba Larsen and Maya Weug for a track walk around Jeddah Corniche Circuit as they discuss must-know aspects of the high-speed street track, making its return to the F1 Academy calendar this year. 

WATCH: Jeddah Track Walk with Larsen and Weug 

Stick around to find out how Alba Larsen, Joanne Ciconte, and Nina Gademan fared when tested on their F1 ACADEMY knowledge, hosted by Abbi Pulling.

Join your host, Abbi Pulling, in the Pulling for Points quiz. Stick around to find out how Alba Larsen, Joanne Ciconte, and Nina Gademan fared when tested on their F1 ACADEMY knowledge.

WATCH: Pulling for points with Abbi Pulling 

In the first episode of our new 'Follow The Rookies' series, we see how Palmowski, Larsen, and Gademan tackled their first F1 Academy race weekend.

In the first episode of our new 'Follow The Rookies' series, we get an exclusive insight into how Alisha Palmowski, Alba Larsen, and Nina Gademan tackled their first F1 ACADEMY race weekend in Shanghai. 

WATCH: Follow The Rookies Part 1 with Larsen, Palmowski and Gademan

WATCH: Follow The Rookies - Part 1 with Larsen, Palmowski and Gademan in Shanghai

Alba Larsen closed out her first F1 ACADEMY weekend in superb form, sealing a top-four finish in Race 2 around the Shanghai International Circuit.

Alba Larsen closed out her first F1 ACADEMY weekend in superb form, sealing a top-four finish in Race 2 around the Shanghai International Circuit.
Qualifying in third, the Tommy Hilfiger driver didn’t underestimate the task she’d have trying to hold on to it. Fending off repeated attempts from Chloe Chambers, it wasn’t until the penultimate tour that the Red Bull Ford driver was finally able to make her way past her for the final podium spot.


Larsen hails 'over our expectations' performance after P4 finish in Shanghai Race 2

Can this trio be enough to pull MP Motorsport back up the order and give them their first taste of title success in F1 ACADEMY?

Enduring a winless 2024 season, MP Motorsport won’t want to find themselves in that position again anytime soon. 
Finishing fourth overall with three podiums, over 100 points back from third-place Campos Racing, it was a dip in form for the team that finished second in 2023.  
Welcoming an all-new roster, the two youngest rookies in field Alba Larsen and Joanne Ciconte take up their places in the team alongside Maya Weug, after the Ferrari driver’s move over to the Dutch outfit. Can this trio be enough to pull MP back up the order and give them their first taste of title success in F1 ACADEMY? 

TEAM GUIDE: Can a new-look line-up spark MP Motorsport’s title hopes? 

Tommy Hilfiger have announced that the Danish driver will be driving for the F1 ACADEMY Official Partner on the 2025 grid.

Tommy Hilfiger have announced that Alba Hurup Larsen will be representing the F1 ACADEMY Official Partner on the 2025 grid.
The Danish driver won the 2023 edition of the FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars programme and has already made her single-seater debut, scoring points in the Indian F4 Championship this year.


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