With motorsport in her blood, the Austrian shares who she’s looked up to on her journey and what lessons she’s taken from their experiences.

Emma Felbermayr became the 16th different driver to win in F1 ACADEMY when she scored victory in a brilliant last lap dash to the chequered flag in Montreal Race 2. But who shaped the Kick Sauber driver to get her to where she is now? 
With motorsport in her blood, the Austrian driver shares who she’s looked up to on her journey to the grid and what lessons she’s taken from their experiences.


Growing up in a racing family and hoping to meet a four-time Champion: Emma Felbermayr’s racing idols

Maya Weug was in her element on Day 2 in Zandvoort, ending the in-season test with the fastest overall time after back-to-back session-topping times.

Weug hails Zandvoort testing pace as she looks to bounce back after Montreal setback

Maya Weug was a firm fixture at the top of the timesheets around the Circuit Zandvoort, setting the fastest time of the in-season test.

Maya Weug was a firm fixture at the top of the timesheets around the Circuit Zandvoort, setting the fastest time of the in-season test. The Ferrari driver didn’t wait long to stake her claim. Posting an unbeatable 1:36.789 during the first hour of the morning’s running, she wound up over two tenths clear of Chloe Chambers and Alisha Palmowski. Despite the stop-start nature of the afternoon session, Weug’s form continued, setting a 1:37.389 on her final attempt to pip Lloyd to the fastest lap by 0.093s. 

Weug sweeps final day of in-season testing in Zandvoort

Alisha Palmowski was delighted at how she and her Campos Racing team overcame their initial setbacks, but believes there is still more pace to come. 

Alisha Palmowski’s first visit to the Circuit Zandvoort got off to the perfect start after the Red Bull Racing driver topped the timesheets on the first day of in-season testing in the Netherlands. 
Behind the scenes, Palmowski initially struggled to find the right balance in the car on a track known to push the drivers to the limit. Despite a moment at Turn 9 in the latter stages of running, the Briton immediately bounced back and delivered a 1:38.074 to beat Maya Weug to the fastest time by 0.087s. 

‘The precision has got to be perfect’ – Palmowski looking to improve adaptability after going fastest on Day 1 in Zandvoort

The Red Bull Racing driver set a 1:38.074 in the final minutes of the afternoon running to seal the fastest time of Day 1, pipping Maya Weug to P1.

Alisha Palmowski was the one to beat on the opening day of in-season testing in Zandvoort, the Netherlands. The Red Bull Racing driver set a 1:38.074 in the final minutes of the afternoon running to seal the fastest time of Day 1, pipping Maya Weug to the top spot.
It was a Campos Racing clean sweep after Chloe Chambers put together a late improvement to lead the morning session ahead of Weug and Aurelia Nobels.


Palmowski tops the timesheets on Day 1 of Zandvoort testing

With four rounds done and dusted, the F1 ACADEMY paddock returns to the familiar surroundings of the Circuit Zandvoort for the second in-season test.

With four rounds done and dusted, the F1 ACADEMY paddock returns to the familiar surroundings of the Circuit Zandvoort for the second in-season test of the 2025 campaign. 
Looking to consolidate their learnings from the first half of the season, two days of testing await in preparation for Round 5 at the Dutch venue next month. With sunshine and showers forecast, the teams and drivers will be eager to gather up as much data as possible should the mixed conditions play out once more.  

PREVIEW: F1 ACADEMY reconvenes for Zandvoort in-season testing 

Whether you’re enjoying events trackside or tuning in at home, presenter Ariana Bravo is a familiar face to fans of Formula 1.

Whether you’re enjoying events trackside or tuning in at home, presenter Ariana Bravo is a familiar face to fans of Formula 1 as she reports on all the action from the pit lane to the paddock.
Continuing our Pathways Into Motorsport series, Bravo talks us through her journey so far, how she balances her presenting duties across a race weekend and the importance of championing initiatives that encourage more women in motorsport. 


Article - Pathways into Motorsport: Ariana Bravo

‘Just don’t give up’ – Formula 1 presenter Ariana Bravo on bringing racing stories to life

Ella Lloyd, Abbi Pulling and Bianca Bustamante got behind the wheel for the ABB Formula E World Championship’s Rookie Test in Berlin. 

Current and former stars of F1 ACADEMY got to grips with all-electric machinery as Ella Lloyd, Abbi Pulling and Bianca Bustamante got behind the wheel for the ABB Formula E World Championship’s Rookie Test in Berlin. 

F1 ACADEMY drivers and alumni take to the track in Formula E’s Berlin Rookie Test 

Our nine F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE supported karters picked up where they left off as the 2025 COTFA season resumed for Round 3.

Our nine F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE supported karters picked up where they left off as the 2025 Champions of the Future Academy Program season resumed for Round 3.

Champions of the Future Academy Round 3 Recap: Hunting down podiums

In a fast-paced world where the level of competition is high, but the stakes are even higher, F1: The Academy is a coming-of-age story like no other. 

Netflix’s F1: The Academy has brought the world of the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season to life as viewers delve deep into the stories behind the young drivers all looking to become the next woman to make it onto the greatest stage of all — Formula 1.
In a fast-paced world where the level of competition is high, but the stakes are even higher, it’s a coming-of-age story like no other. 
We caught up with Sarah Lazenby, Executive Vice President of Unscripted at Hello Sunshine UK and one of F1: The Academy’s Executive Producers, to get the inside story on how the show went from the timing sheets to the big screen.


EXCLUSIVE: Inside the making of the blockbuster F1: The Academy series

F1 ACADEMY Performance & Talent Development Manager Katie Denver introduces first-of-its-kind Driver Development Guide.

Article - F1 ACADEMY Driver Development Guide Introduction

WATCH: Introducing the Driver Development Guide

F1 ACADEMY has announced the launch of a new Driver Development Guide, supported by >= More than Equal.

F1 ACADEMY launches Driver Development Guide to inform and empower young girls in the world of motorsport

In the latest in our Pathways Into Motorsport series, Fink discusses the business acumen needed to build the series’ brand.

The changing landscape of motorsport means it’s not just the on-track action that’s needed to thrive. For Karin Fink, F1 ACADEMY’s Head of Commercial Operations, sponsors are just as pivotal in developing a racing series fit for the future. 

Article - Pathways into Motorsport: Karin Fink

'A dream job' – F1 ACADEMY's Head of Commercial Operations Karin Fink on creating memorable partnerships 

The Mercedes driver might not have stood on the top step on Sunday, but she was the big winner as she regained the lead of the Drivers’ Standings.

Doriane Pin might not have stood on the top step on Sunday, but the Mercedes driver was the big winner at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve as she regained the lead of the Drivers’ Standings.

'That was the target' - Pin delighted to reclaim Drivers' Standings lead after 'intelligent' Montreal weekend

The McLaren driver admitted that she didn’t think a win wasn’t on the cards, adding that she wasn't considering a title bid despite her triple podium.

Ella Lloyd admitted that she didn’t think a win wasn’t on the cards in Montreal, the McLaren driver adding that she wasn't considering a title bid despite her triple podium finishes.

Lloyd declares podium hat-trick ‘the most we could get’ in Montreal

Chloe Chambers believes her title fight is well and truly on after delivering a masterful victory in Race 3 and moving her into P2 in the Standings.

Chambers insists title fight is on after perseverance paid off with Race 3 win

Watch all the action from Race 3 in Montreal as Chloe Chambers leads from the front to deliver her first win of the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season.

Highlights: Round 4 Race 3 in Montreal

HIGHLIGHTS: Chambers converts Montreal pole into lights-to-flag Race 2 victory

Chloe Chambers stayed in full control to convert pole position into her first victory of the season in Montreal, finishing ahead of Lloyd and Pin.

Chloe Chambers stayed in full control to convert pole position into her first victory of the 2025 season. Fending off McLaren’s Ella Lloyd, the Red Bull Ford driver mastered two restarts to deliver a lights-to-flag win.
Lloyd scored her third consecutive second-place finish in Montreal, whilst Pin recovered from a tricky opening lap to secure the final spot on the podium. 


RACE 3: Chambers overcomes intense stop-start pressure to take superb Montreal victory

The Kick Sauber driver was delighted to have scored her first win in F1 ACADEMY after a run of frustrating reverse grid races.

It’s been a Saturday full of mixed emotions for Emma Felbermayr, but the Kick Sauber driver is delighted to have scored her first win in F1 ACADEMY after a run of frustrating reverse grid races.

Victorious Felbermayr thrilled to bounce back from DSQ disappointment in Montreal

Following the conclusion of Race 2 in Montreal, Nicole Havrda has been handed a grid penalty for Race 3 on Sunday.

Havrda penalised following Montreal Race 2

Watch highlights from Montreal Race 2 as Kick Sauber's Emma Felbermayr secures a redemption victory around the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

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