The drivers reflect on their parents’ dedication, encouragement and share their gratitude for those who have stayed by their side from day one. 

Long before the F1 ACADEMY race weekends and the podium celebrations, there were the early mornings, hard days and countless sacrifices made to help each driver chase their dreams. 
It might all come down to the individual on track, but no one gets there alone. Every racer’s journey is made possible by the support system behind them — and often, that begins at home. 
This Global Day of Parents, F1 ACADEMY drivers Kaylee Countryman, Alba Larsen, Ella Lloyd, Alisha Palmowski and Payton Westcott reflect on their parents’ dedication, encouragement and share their gratitude for those who have stayed by their side from day one. 


‘They've always supported me no matter what’ - F1 ACADEMY drivers pay tribute on Global Day of Parents

Following the conclusion of the F1 ACADEMY Reverse Grid Race in Montreal, three drivers have been penalised.

Larsen, Lloyd and Fisher penalised following Montreal Reverse Grid Race

Alba Larsen is ready to take the golden opportunity of racing for Ferrari in F1 ACADEMY with both hands and set her sights on being crowned Champion.

After a rookie season full of missed opportunities, Alba Larsen is ready to take the golden opportunity of racing for Ferrari in F1 ACADEMY with both hands and set her sights on being crowned this year’s Champion.

‘Every opportunity I get, we go for the big stuff’ – Larsen lays out her ambitions for success in 2026

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 

Alba Larsen sealed her first front row start in Qualifying but revealed that there are still improvements to be made over the rest of the weekend.

Alba Larsen sealed her first front row start in Qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit but revealed that there are still improvements to be made over the rest of the weekend.

Larsen admits ‘there’s a little bit more to find’ in Shanghai following her best-ever Qualifying result 

It was a night to remember for the stars of the 2025 season, as the top three received their trophies at the 38th annual Autosport Awards.

It was a night to remember for the stars of the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season, as the top three in the Drivers’ Standings received their trophies at the 38th annual Autosport Awards.

Top three drivers celebrated at 2025 season Prize Giving at the Autosport Awards

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?

Alba Larsen will return for a second F1 ACADEMY campaign in 2026, with Ferrari selecting the Danish racer to represent them next season.

Alba Larsen joins Ferrari for the 2026 season

2025 F1 ACADEMY runner-up Maya Weug will receive the opportunity to test a Ferrari 296 GT3 with AF Corse, funded by F1 ACADEMY.

F1 ACADEMY can today announce that 2025 F1 ACADEMY runner-up Maya Weug will receive the opportunity to test a Ferrari 296 GT3 with AF Corse, funded by F1 ACADEMY

F1 ACADEMY supports Maya Weug with funded AF Corse GT test

Maya Weug and Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy's Special Advisor, Marc Gene sit down to discuss her racing career so far and the keys to her success.

Maya Weug and Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy's Special Advisor, Marc Gene sit down to discuss Weug's racing career so far and the keys to her success in the SFDA.

WATCH: Maya Weug dissects her racing journey so far with Ferrari's Marc Gene

After missing out on the 2025 title by 15 points, Maya Weug was left to lament what could have been as she took her ninth podium of the season.

After missing out on the 2025 F1 ACADEMY title by 15 points, Maya Weug was left to lament what could have been as she took her ninth podium of the season in Las Vegas.

‘Racing can be very cruel’ – Weug opens up on narrowly losing out on the title in Las Vegas

The battle has been simmering away since Round 1, but who looks to be in the stronger position when it comes to their head-to-head record?

You’d have to be pretty bold to predict who out of Doriane Pin and Maya Weug will secure this season’s title, with just nine points separating the two as the Las Vegas finale gets ever closer.

HEAD-TO-HEAD: How Pin and Weug stack up in the battle for the 2025 title

Mercedes' Doriane Pin and Ferrari's Maya Weug sit down to interview each other ahead of the title-deciding Round in Las Vegas.

Mercedes' Doriane Pin and Ferrari's Maya Weug sit down to interview each other ahead of the title-deciding Round in Las Vegas. Chatting season highlights, title hopes, and future aspirations, Pin and Weug are both ready to give it everything they've got all the way to the final chequered flag to be crowned the 2025 F1 ACADEMY Champion. 

WATCH: Doriane Pin and Maya Weug On The Title Fight

WATCH: Doriane Pin and Maya Weug on the title fight

Maya Weug made it six out of six as she set the fastest overall time on the third and final day of in-season testing in Bahrain.

Weug ends final day of Bahrain in-season testing on top

Maya Weug continued her fine form around the Bahrain International Circuit, scoring a second consecutive clean sweep on Day 2 of in-season testing.

Weug leads the field on Day 2 of testing in Bahrain

Maya Weug was the driver to beat on Day 1 of in-season testing, topping both sessions on her first appearance at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Weug sweeps the opening day of Bahrain in-season testing

Look back on all the action from a dramatic Race 2 in Singapore as a downpour brought late drama for title contenders Maya Weug and Doriane Pin.

Highlights: Round 6 Race 2 in Singapore

HIGHLIGHTS: Weug snatches Race 2 victory with last-gasp overtake around wet Singapore streets

Maya Weug beat Doriane Pin to victory around the streets of Singapore at the last gasp, keeping herself firmly in contention for the title.

Maya Weug helped to set the stage for an unpredictable finale in Las Vegas as she beat Doriane Pin to victory around the streets of Singapore at the last gasp, keeping herself firmly in contention for the title.

‘We made the right call’ – Weug explains how strategy earned her victory on ‘crazy’ last lap in Singapore 

Maya Weug expertly executed a last lap overtake on standings leader Doriane Pin to win the rain-affected Race 2 in Singapore.

RACE 2: Weug seizes impressive victory from Pin with last lap overtake in wet Singapore race

Watch highlights from F1 ACADEMY Round 6 Qualifying in Singapore as Maya Weug fended off title rivals Doriane Pin and Chloe Chambers to take pole.

Highlights: Round 6 Qualifying in Singapore

HIGHLIGHTS: Weug pips title rival Pin to pole in late-night Singapore Qualifying

It was an anxious wait but well-worth it, as the Ferrari driver held firm to claim pole position in the nighttime Qualifying session in Singapore.

It was an anxious but well-worth the wait for Maya Weug, as the Ferrari driver held firm to claim pole position in the nighttime Qualifying session in Singapore.

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