Team Manager ⁠Wouter Blokhuis believes that the potential is there to challenge at the front after all three drivers exhibited glimpses of promise.

Although MP Motorsport left the Shanghai International Circuit with mixed feelings, Team Manager ⁠Wouter Blokhuis believes that the potential is there to challenge at the front of the field after all three drivers exhibited glimpses of promise.

Blokhuis vows MP Motorsport ‘will come back stronger’ after enduring contrasting fortunes in Shanghai 

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 LEGO Group and F1 ACADEMY have announced an exciting multi-year partnership to inspire young fans, through creative play and representation.

Today, in the pitlane of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit at the FORMULA 1 LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2025, the LEGO Group and F1 ACADEMY have announced an exciting multi-year partnership to inspire young fans, especially girls, through creative play and representation.
As part of this collaboration, the LEGO Group will be represented on the F1 ACADEMY grid starting with the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, with LEGO Racing, piloted by driver Esmee Kosterman at the wheel. Additionally, the LEGO Group and F1 ACADEMY revealed their first LEGO set together, now available for pre-order.

LEGO Racing hits the F1 ACADEMY grid in 2026, with Esmee Kosterman behind the wheel, in first-of-its-kind partnership

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

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

F1 ACADEMY has announced Dutch driver Esmee Kosterman as the Wild Card entry for Round 5 of the season at Circuit Zandvoort, representing TeamViewer.

F1 ACADEMY has announced Esmee Kosterman as the Wild Card entry for Round 5 of the season at Circuit Zandvoort, representing TeamViewer, the global leader in remote connectivity and digital workplace solutions. 

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