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 Feature Race in Montreal, Jade Jacquet has received a time penalty.

Jacquet handed time penalty following Montreal Feature Race 

Kaylee Countryman was left feeling encouraged after she scored her first top-eight result in Qualifying.

Kaylee Countryman was left feeling encouraged after she scored her first top-eight result in Qualifying, with the Haas driver optimistic about her chances in Montreal.

‘Take the negatives and accept the positives’ — Countryman reveals challenge ahead first-ever Reverse Grid Race pole

Racing your rookie season in F1 ACADEMY is an exhilarating challenge in itself, but Kaylee Countryman has decided to go one step further.

Racing your rookie season in F1 ACADEMY is an exhilarating challenge in itself, but Kaylee Countryman has decided to go one step further and compete in another series simultaneously.

‘Seat time is always going to be valuable’ – Countryman explains how she’s balancing F1 ACADEMY with racing in the US

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

It was a promising opening weekend in Shanghai for Lisa Billard, as she became one of just two rookies to score in both Round 1 races.

Billard identifies targets after promising start to the season in Shanghai

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 fourth F1 ACADEMY season draws closer, meet the teams featuring on the 18-car grid as they ready themselves to battle it out once in 2026.

Six of the most well-known names in junior single-seater racing are readying themselves to battle it out once in 2026. As the fourth F1 ACADEMY season draws closer, meet the teams featuring on the 18-car grid and keep an eye out as their line-ups are announced…

Who are the 2026 F1 ACADEMY teams?

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?

Kaylee Countryman has become the 10th driver confirmed for the 2026 campaign, with Haas selecting the American racer to represent them next season.

Kaylee Countryman has become the 10th driver confirmed for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY campaign, with Haas announcing that the American racer will be representing them on next year’s grid.

Kaylee Countryman steps up to F1 ACADEMY for 2026 with Haas

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

Following the conclusion of today's F1 ACADEMY Qualifying session in Las Vegas, Aurelia Nobels has been awarded grid penalties for both races.

Following the conclusion of today's F1 ACADEMY Qualifying session in Las Vegas, Aurelia Nobels has been awarded grid penalties for both Race 1 and Race 2.

Nobels handed grid penalties following Las Vegas Qualifying

As part of an all-Haas episode, Crone revealed how working with the American team is helping her racing career and her take on her season so far.

Recorded at the United States Grand Prix, Crone revealed how working with Haas is helping her racing career, her take on her season so far and how she first got started in motorsport.

F1 EXPLAINS: Ask the Formula 1 team – with Haas' Courtney Crone

The PUMA driver explains the tweaks she’s made over the years and the impact her multicultural background has had on her bespoke lid.

Aurelia Nobels is readying herself for the final round of her F1 ACADEMY career and it won’t be hard to spot her on the Las Vegas streets with her striking helmet design.

Flying the flags and trust the timing: Nobels on the story behind her 2025 helmet design

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. 

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