Emma Felbermayr was upbeat about her chances going forward after unlocking her potential as the in-season test progressed at the Circuito de Navarra.

Emma Felbermayr was upbeat about her chances going forward after unlocking her potential as the in-season test progressed at the Circuito de Navarra.
The Kick Sauber struggled initially, finishing down in P17 and P11 during the first two sessions. Regrouping after Tuesday’s running, she and Rodin Motorsport found the pace they’d missed thus far. 


Felbermayr striving for more silverware after ‘productive’ Navarra test

Ella Lloyd proved to be the driver to beat on the second and final day of running at the Navarra in-season test. 

Ella Lloyd proved to be the driver to beat on the second and final day of running at the Navarra in-season test. The McLaren driver earned the fastest time of the test, completing a 1:46.259 in the final minutes of the morning session to lead Maya Weug by a slender margin.
The 20-year-old was once again a firm fixture at the top of the timesheets throughout the afternoon, as Rodin Motorsport scored a 1-2 with Lloyd’s 1:46.424 putting her two tenths clear of Emma Felbermayr.

Lloyd sweeps Day 2 to end Navarra in-season testing on top 

Here’s everything you need to know about the F1 ACADEMY Rookie Test on September 17-18 at the Circuito de Navarra.

F1 ACADEMY will break new ground this week by staging the series’ first-ever Rookie Test. Demonstrating a commitment to developing a pipeline for future talent, the test gives 18 up-and-coming female drivers a chance to show why they should be considered for a highly-coveted spot on the 2026 grid.
Before the rookies are in action, let’s take a look at what’s in store and who will be taking to the track...

F1 ACADEMY Rookie Test Explained

Maya Weug kicked off testing in Navarra the way she intends to go on for the rest of the season, topping the timesheets on the first day of running.

Maya Weug kicked off in-season testing in Navarra the way she intends to go on for the rest of the season, topping the timesheets on the first day of running.
The Ferrari driver set the fastest time of the day in the morning segment, posting a 1:46.439 to finish ahead of title rival Doriane Pin. She followed that up in the afternoon, pipping the Standings leader to P1 by 0.082s.


Weug aiming to keep up the pace in Singapore after sweeping Day 1 of Navarra testing

Maya Weug led the field on the first day of in-season testing at the Circuito de Navarra in Spain, sealing back-to-back session topping times.

Maya Weug led the field on the first day of in-season testing at the Circuito de Navarra in Spain, sealing back-to-back session topping times. The Ferrari driver set the fastest time of the day on a 1:46.439 in the morning, finishing ahead of Standings leader Doriane Pin and Tina Hausmann. She continued that form into the afternoon, beating Pin by 0.082s on a 1:46.562.


Weug quickest on opening day of Navarra in-season testing

The F1 ACADEMY paddock reconvenes for three days of testing as both the 2025 field and those eyeing up seats for the 2026 campaign take to the track.

Before the season heads to the streets of Singapore, the paddock reconvenes for three days of testing as both the 2025 field and those eyeing up seats for the 2026 campaign take to the track.

PREVIEW: F1 ACADEMY returns with in-season and rookie testing in Navarra

F1 ACADEMY today announced the 18 drivers selected to take part in the series’ first ever rookie test on 17th-18th September at Circuito de Navarra.

F1 ACADEMY today announced that, following substantial global interest, eighteen female drivers, all eligible to compete in 2026, have been carefully selected to take part in the series’ first ever rookie test on 17th-18th September at Circuito de Navarra.

Landmark F1 ACADEMY rookie test set to drive forward series’ future talent pipeline

Collecting 10 points in Race 2, Hausmann was grateful to have something to show for her efforts but accepts a lot more could have been possible. 

Tina Hausmann endured a topsy-turvy weekend in Zandvoort as an error from the Aston Martin driver wiped out her chance of a maiden podium, but a solid haul of points on Sunday eased the sting. 

‘A small mistake with a big cost’ – Hausmann relieved to compensate for lost podium with Race 2 points

Hitech TGR Team Manager Dan Hodder praised Esmee Kosterman after the 20-year-old became the first points-scoring Wild Card driver this season.

Hitech TGR Team Manager Dan Hodder praised Esmee Kosterman after the 20-year-old became the first points-scoring Wild Card driver of the 2025 campaign.

Hodder hails Kosterman’s ‘mature drive’ for showing Hitech TGR’s true pace

Chloe Chambers was left to rue a major missed opportunity in Zandvoort after a technical issue forced her to watch on from the pit wall in Race 2.

Chloe Chambers was left to rue a major missed opportunity in Zandvoort after a technical issue forced her to watch on from the pit wall as title rivals Maya Weug and Doriane Pin sailed on to the podium.

Chambers set on ‘taking more risks’ after Zandvoort DNS spelt title misfortune

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

The 20-year-old has become the first Wild Card entry to score points this season, undoubtedly making her mark on the series in Zandvoort.

A few days ago, Esmee Kosterman had never competed in F1 ACADEMY before. Now, the 20-year-old has become the first Wild Card entry to score points this season, undoubtedly making her mark on the series with her performance in Zandvoort.

‘The best weekend that I’ve had in my whole life!’ — Wild Card Kosterman thrilled with points finish in Zandvoort

PREMA Team Manager Goffredo Pirro believes their trio had a satisfactory weekend in Zandvoort but asserted that they can aim for even better results.

Team Manager Goffredo Pirro believes that PREMA Racing’s trio of drivers had a satisfactory weekend in Zandvoort but asserted that they can aim for even better results in the remaining two rounds.

Pirro concedes ‘you always want more’ despite positive weekend in Zandvoort for PREMA

There was double Dutch delight across Round 5 of the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season in Zandvoort as Maya Weug reigned supreme and reignited the title fight. 

There was double Dutch delight across Round 5 of the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season in Zandvoort as Maya Weug reigned supreme on home turf and reignited the title fight. 
A rollercoaster 24 hours for Nina Gademan culminated in a heartwarming first trip to the top step, but the Alpine racer wasn’t the only driver the sun was shining on at the weekend…   

STANDOUT STARS: Who banked on Zandvoort success in Round 5?

Doriane Pin may have had a more low-key weekend than she has become accustomed to in Zandvoort, with her Standings lead cut to 20 points.

Doriane Pin may have had a more low-key weekend than she has become accustomed to in Zandvoort, but her streak of finishing on the podium at every round nevertheless continued, keeping her firmly at the top of the Standings.

Pin ‘proud of the mindset’ that she had after tough Zandvoort weekend sees Standings lead slashed

The Red Bull Racing driver struggled to get to grips with Zandvoort, but her relentless hard work more than paid off with a podium finish in Race 2.

Alisha Palmowski admitted that she struggled to get to grips with the challenging Zandvoort track, but her relentless hard work more than paid off as she achieved her first podium on a Grand Prix Sunday.

Palmowski credits tireless overnight work for a ‘big step forward’ with Zandvoort podium

Watch highlights from F1 ACADEMY Race 2 in Zandvoort as Maya Weug delivered a dominant victory on home soil.

Highlights: Round 5 Race 2 in Zandvoort

HIGHLIGHTS: Weug cruises to home victory in Zandvoort Race 2 to reignite title fight

After suffering what she described as “the worst race weekend of my life” in Montreal, Weug couldn’t have predicted her Zandvoort turnaround. 

Maya Weug suffered what she described as “the worst race weekend of my life” in Montreal, but even she couldn’t have predicted such a remarkable turnaround that saw her take pole position, a podium and a race win with the fastest lap at her home event.

‘This was a huge bounce back for me’ — Weug determined to continue title charge after spectacular Zandvoort weekend

Maya Weug executed a dominant drive in Zandvoort to claim her second win of the season and back-to-back podiums at her home event.

Maya Weug executed a dominant drive in Zandvoort to claim her second win of the season, leading every lap to crucially close the gap to her title rival Doriane Pin. The Ferrari driver made the most of starting on pole position to secure her second podium of the weekend, with the second-biggest winning margin in F1 ACADEMY history of 7.3s.

RACE 2: Weug converts pole into commanding lights-to-flag victory in Zandvoort

Watch highlights from Race 1 as birthday girl Nina Gademan took a lights-to-flag win in front of her home crowd in Zandvoort.

Watch highlights from F1 ACADEMY Race 1 as birthday girl Nina Gademan took a lights-to-flag win in front of her home crowd in Zandvoort.

Highlights: Round 5 Race 1 in Zandvoort

HIGHLIGHTS: Gademan brings it home with victory Zandvoort Race 1

The Williams driver was overjoyed to have scored her first F1 ACADEMY podium with a mature performance in Zandvoort Race 1.

Lia Block was overjoyed to have scored her first F1 ACADEMY podium with a mature performance in Zandvoort Race 1 and the Williams driver is hopeful that this could herald the turnaround in results she’s longed for this season. 

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