Farah AlYousef will make her F1 ACADEMY debut this weekend as the Saudi driver has been selected as the Wild Card entry for Round 2 in Jeddah.

Farah AlYousef will make her F1 ACADEMY debut this weekend, as the Saudi Motorsport Company, the Promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2025, have announced that she has been selected as the Wild Card entry for Round 2 in Jeddah.

Farah AlYousef selected as Wild Card entry for Round 2 in Jeddah 

With a win and podiums in the books last year, there was one achievement left at the top of Maya Weug’s to do list — a first pole position.

With a win and podiums in the books last year, there was one achievement left at the top of Maya Weug’s to do list — a first pole position in F1 ACADEMY.
The Ferrari driver delivered it on the first opportunity this time around, asserting her hold on P1 early on and never relinquishing it. 


‘Something I really wanted last year and never came’ - Weug elated by long-awaited maiden F1 ACADEMY pole

Shi Wei is determined to use her experience as the Shanghai Wild Card to encourage and empower women in the sport on home soil in China.

On the eve of achieving her dream of racing in F1 ACADEMY, Shi Wei is determined to use her experience as the Shanghai Wild Card to encourage and empower women in the sport on home soil. 
Becoming the first Chinese driver to race in the series, Shi values the significance of this moment — not only for her own ambitions but to showcase the talent of female Chinese racers on a global stage.


‘A breakthrough of my personal dream' – Shi Wei on becoming F1 ACADEMY’s first Chinese Wild Card driver

The newest arrivals to the F1 ACADEMY paddock, the British team recognise that they’ll have a mountain to climb to catch up to their rivals this year.

Hitech TGR are the newest arrivals to the F1 ACADEMY paddock and the British team recognise that they’ll have a mountain to climb to catch up to their rivals this season. 
But they’ve put their best foot forward, tapping into fresh potential with American Express driver Nicole Havrda and Aiva Anagnostiadis for TAG Heuer. They’ll also be fielding the Wild Card entry at all seven rounds this season.  
A squad with as rich and successful racing history as Hitech will already know what needs to be done from the outset, starting with getting acquainted with their new car and drivers. But what are the chances of them tasting success in their first season? 

TEAM GUIDE: Hitech TGR’s new faces ready to kickstart their F1 ACADEMY era 

The Chinese driver has been announced as the first F1 ACADEMY Wild Card for 2025, joining the grid for the opening round of the season in Shanghai.

F1 ACADEMY has today announced that Shi Wei, also known as ‘Tie Dou’, will be the first F1 ACADEMY Wild Card entry for 2025, joining the grid for the opening round of the season at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Shi Wei confirmed as the Wild Card entry for Round 1 of 2025 season in Shanghai

F1 ACADEMY has today announced that Hitech Grand Prix will join the grid and operate three cars from the 2025 season, expanding the grid to 18 cars.

F1 ACADEMY expands grid to 18 cars from 2025

F1 ACADEMY announces a partnership with Away which will see the leading luggage brand support Logan Hannah as the Wild Card Entry for Round 7.

F1 ACADEMY has today announced a partnership with Away which will see the leading luggage brand support Scottish driver Logan Hannah, who joins the grid as the Wild Card Entry for the final round of the season in Abu Dhabi. 

F1 ACADEMY partners with Away to support Wild Card entry Logan Hannah at final round of the season in Abu Dhabi

The Wild Card driver is already attracting plenty of attention after finishing third in Friday’s second Free Practice session around Lusail.

Alisha Palmowski is F1 ACADEMY’s latest Wild Card, and the British racer is already attracting plenty of attention after finishing third in Friday’s second Free Practice session around Lusail. 
Making her series debut behind the wheel of the #6 F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE-liveried car, the Briton has certainly looked rapid during her time on track. 


Palmowski targeting podiums on her F1 ACADEMY debut in Lusail

Nina Gademan certainly made an impression on her F1 ACADEMY debut in Zandvoort, making history as the first Wild Card driver to score points.

Nina Gademan certainly made an impression on her F1 ACADEMY debut in Zandvoort. On the cusp of a podium in both races, the Dutch racer put on a memorable showing, becoming the first Wild Card entry to score points.

‘It’s an amazing feeling!’ – Gademan delighted to make history in spectacular points-scoring Wild Card debut

Relishing every second of her F1 ACADEMY experience, Nina Gademan is determined to rise to the occasion on home soil.

‘I’ve been working to get into this for so long’ – Zandvoort Wild Card Gademan opens up on precious chance as she hunts ambitious target

Miami Wild Card Courtney Crone says she’s doing all she can to put her best foot forward as she prepares to hit the track with F1 ACADEMY

Courtney Crone ‘ready to push when it counts’ on F1 ACADEMY Wild Card debut  

F1 ACADEMY™ has announced American racer Courtney Crone as the Wild Card entry for Round 2 in Miami, teaming up shoppable entertainment retailer QVC.

Courtney Crone announced as Wild Card entry for F1 ACADEMY Round 2 in Miami

For Reema Juffali, there’s no feeling quite like racing in your home city on the streets of Jeddah.

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