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

Following the conclusion of F1 ACADEMY Race 2 in Shanghai, Rachel Robertson and Jade Jacquet have both been handed grid penalties.

Robertson and Jacquet penalised following Shanghai Race 2

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 16 full-time drivers that have been confirmed for 2026 so far…

Who are the 2026 F1 ACADEMY drivers?

The French racer will make her F1 ACADEMY debut next year, representing Williams on the 2026 grid in the ART Grand Prix-operated car.

Jade Jacquet will make her F1 ACADEMY debut next year, as Williams have announced that the French racer will be representing the team on the 2026 grid in the ART Grand Prix-operated car.

Jade Jacquet to drive for Williams for 2026 F1 ACADEMY campaign

Watch highlights from Race 1 in Singapore as Lia Block pulled off a restart masterclass to deliver her first F1 ACADEMY victory.

 Highlights: Round 6 Race 1 in Singapore

HIGHLIGHTS: Block withstands restart pressure to claim victory for the first time in Singapore Race 1

It’s been a long road to the top step but Lia Block finally made it, crossing the line to take a dominant first victory in her 25th F1 ACADEMY race.

It’s been a long road to the top step but Lia Block finally made it, crossing the line to take a dominant first victory in her 25th F1 ACADEMY race in Singapore.

‘I was happy about that’ – Block reveals crucial approach behind her first F1 ACADEMY victory

The Williams driver was untouchable on the streets of Singapore, overcoming two Safety Car restarts to earn her first victory in F1 ACADEMY.

Lia Block was untouchable on the streets of Singapore, overcoming two Safety Car restarts to earn her first victory in F1 ACADEMY with a lights-to-flag drive in Race 1.

RACE 1: Block in full control to take maiden F1 ACADEMY victory in Singapore

The ART Grand Prix teammates will line up on the front row for the first time for Race 1 and both are targeting their first F1 ACADEMY win.

ART Grand Prix teammates Lia Block and Aurelia Nobels will line up on the front row for the first time for Race 1 in Singapore, but both drivers have their sights set on bringing home their first F1 ACADEMY win.

Block left with ‘mixed emotions’ after Singapore Qualifying as she and Nobels reflect on maiden victory chances in Race 1 

Recognised as one of the most physically demanding venues, Round 6’s visit to Singapore will see the drivers face their most intense test of the year.

Recognised as one of the most physically demanding venues in motorsport, Round 6’s visit to Singapore will see the drivers face their most intense test of the season.

‘It’s an extra level’ - Block and Crone on how they optimise their training to beat the heat in Singapore

Join Lia Block and Aurelia Nobels at Round 5 as they catch up on their seasons so far and tackle the Zandvoort banking on skateboards. 

Join Lia Block and Aurelia Nobels at Round 5 of the 2025 F1 Academy season as they catch up on their seasons so far and tackle the Zandvoort banking on skateboards. 

WATCH: Lia Block and Aurelia Nobels Take On The Zandvoort Banking 

WATCH: Lia Block and Aurelia Nobels take on the Zandvoort banking 

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. 

Block hails first F1 ACADEMY podium in Zandvoort as the start of 2025 ‘redemption arc’ 

Lia Block and Chloe Chambers reflect on what it means to compete in the F1 ACADEMY at the Miami Grand Prix in front of home crowds.

Lia Block and Chloe Chambers reflect on what it means to compete in the F1 ACADEMY at the Miami Grand Prix in front of home crowds, inspiring the next generation of American women in motorsport as they go. 

WATCH: Lia Block and Chloe Chambers chat about racing in front of a home crowd in Miami

WATCH: Block and Chambers chat about racing in front of a home crowd

ART Grand Prix have endured a torrid start to the 2025 season with their Team Manager Pierre Soullier admitting that luck hasn’t been on their side.

ART Grand Prix have endured a torrid start to the 2025 season with their Team Manager Pierre Soullier admitting that luck hasn’t been on their side after the French outfit left Jeddah empty-handed.

ART searching for consistency after unlucky opening rounds says Team Manager Soullier

Lia Block will be glad to put the first weekend of the season behind her after the Williams driver endured a disheartening outing in Shanghai.

Lia Block will be glad to put the first weekend of the 2025 season behind her after the Williams driver endured a disheartening outing in Shanghai from her opening lap.

‘It’s about picking yourself up’ – Block insists there was ‘huge potential’ in Shanghai as she reflects on salvaging points

Following the conclusion of Free Practice in Shanghai, Rafaela Ferreira has been handed a grid penalty for both F1 ACADEMY races in Round 1.

Ferreira handed post-Practice penalty and Block to miss Shanghai Qualifying

The French team are setting themselves up well with a talented trio who all have room to grow., but can they bring ART back to winning ways? 

Finishing bottom of the Teams’ Standings in 2024, ART Grand Prix will be far from content with how last year’s campaign panned out. 
Ending up 279 points adrift of Champions PREMA Racing is a telling statistic but, at times, the gap between their drivers’ performance was not as big as their final points tally suggests. 
Retaining Williams’ Lia Block and PUMA driver Aurelia Nobels alongside recruiting Haas’ Courtney Crone, the French team are setting themselves up well with a talented trio who all have room to grow. So, can they bring ART back to winning ways in F1 ACADEMY this season? 

TEAM GUIDE: ART Grand Prix trio looking to turn around their team’s fortunes in 2025 

Williams have announced that the American driver will continue to represent them on next year’s F1 ACADEMY grid, driving with ART Grand Prix.

Lia Block will be back for more in 2025, as Williams have announced that the American driver will continue to represent them on next year’s F1 ACADEMY grid. The 18-year-old’s sophomore campaign will also see her drive with ART Grand Prix. 

Lia Block returns for 2025 campaign with Williams

Lia Block excelled around the streets of Singapore, earning her best Qualifying result of the 2024 campaign in fourth.

Lia Block excelled around the streets of Singapore, earning her best Qualifying result of the 2024 campaign in fourth. Not only that, but the Williams driver matched it across both her fastest and second-fastest efforts, securing two second row starts for Races 1 and 2.


'It’s not a fluke' – Block preparing to pounce to seize big points haul after standout Qualifying

Raised in the rally and off-roading scene, Lia Block has been surrounded by trailblazers long before she first climbed into her own cockpit aged 11. 

Raised in the rally and off-roading scene, Lia Block has been surrounded by trailblazers long before she first climbed into her own cockpit aged 11. But there was one gamechanger in particular who paved the way for the American to defy expectations in her own career.   

Rallying’s ‘Queen of Speed’ and Academy backing: Lia Block’s Racing Idols 

Over the weekend, Hamda Al Qubaisi and Lia Block made their first-ever appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed’s iconic Hillclimb. 

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