We've got you covered with the session times, paddock information and autograph sessions you'll want to know this weekend at the Silverstone.

Hello Silverstone! We're super excited for F1 ACADEMY to make its debut at the FORMULA 1 PIRELLI BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2026.

Whether you're a long-time fan of the series or enjoying F1 ACADEMY for the first time, we can't wait to welcome you for Round 3 of the 2026 season. If you're looking to experience a real-life racing paddock or catch a glimpse of your favourite drivers, don't worry as we've got you covered with all the information you'll need to know this weekend at the Silverstone Circuit...

Your Fan Guide to F1 ACADEMY at the FORMULA 1 PIRELLI BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2026

Find out everything you need to know ahead of F1 ACADEMY's unmissable debut at the Silverstone Circuit this weekend.

It’s a moment fans have been waiting for! F1 ACADEMY heads to the Silverstone Circuit this weekend as the series marks its debut at the home of the first-ever Formula 1 World Championship race.
Few venues have as legendary reputation as the British circuit. Its ultra-fast, flowing layout will test all the knowledge the field have accrued up to this point and with Round 3 marking the halfway point of the 2026 campaign, the stakes are getting higher.
Here are all the key talking points ahead of a landmark weekend…

SILVERSTONE PREVIEW: Talking points ahead of Round 3

The Swiss racer has been confirmed as the Wild Card entry for Round 3 of the 2026 season, driving the #6 Wella Professionals operated by Hitech car.

Chiara Bättig will make her F1 ACADEMY debut at Silverstone, with the Swiss racer confirmed as the Wild Card entry for Round 3 of the 2026 season.
Driving for the series’ Official Partner Wella Professionals, Bättig will take to the track in the #6 car featuring the brand’s bespoke red Wella livery inspired by its “Make It You” campaign, which celebrates confidence and female empowerment in the F1 ACADEMY paddock.


Chiara Bättig to represent Wella Professionals as F1 ACADEMY Wild Card driver at Silverstone

The votes have been counted and it's time to reveal what you believe is the best F1 ACADEMY race across the four seasons.

The votes have been counted and it's time to reveal what you believe is the best F1 ACADEMY race so far...

REVEALED: Your favourite F1 ACADEMY race so far

The six drivers will be appearing at the free two-day experience at Outernet, alongside an exclusive competition for British Grand Prix tickets.

Six drivers from the this year's F1 ACADEMY grid have been confirmed for The Future Is Fast Pop-Up, alongside an exclusive competition for attendees to win tickets for the FORMULA 1 PIRELLI BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2026.

Bruce, Dobson, Larsen, Lloyd, Paatz and Stevens announced for The Future Is Fast Pop-Up 

In celebration of Internation Women In Engineering Day, O’Connor explains how Race Engineers manage pressure to help drivers perform at their best.

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day, F1 ACADEMY caught up with O’Connor during Round 2 to discuss the work race engineers do on track and behind the scenes to mould their drivers for success.

'Pressure is for tyres' - Why a race engineer's bond with a driver can make or break performance

Battles ensued as six of our F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karters took on the Larkhall Circuit International for Round 3.

Battles ensued as six of our F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karters journeyed to Scotland to take on the Larkhall Circuit International for Round 3 of the 2026 British Champions of the Future Academy campaign.
Utilising all their learnings across the previous two rounds, Sukhmani Khera and Lizzy Mentier put those lessons into practice as they secured three trips to the podium across the OK-N Junior and Senior categories.


The fight never stops: British Champions of the Future Academy Round 3 Recap

Listen to Managing Director Susie Wolff discuss the incredible growth of the series so far and the exciting future ahead for F1 ACADEMY.

Join F1 ACADEMY Managing Director Susie Wolff and motorsport presenter, Alexa Rendell for an exclusive interview at the F1 ACADEMY Silverstone Test. The pair sat down to discuss the incredible growth of the series so far and the exciting future ahead for F1 ACADEMY.

WATCH: Inside F1 ACADEMY with Susie Wolff

Fans will be able to immerse themselves in the world of F1 ACADEMY with a free two-day experience at Outernet London on June 27-28.

F1 ACADEMY is coming to London next week with The Future Is Fast: Pop-Up, a free two-day fan experience at Outernet London ahead of the series' highly anticipated debut at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix.

F1 ACADEMY launch The Future Is Fast pop-up in London 

Alba Larsen, Esmee Kosterman and Nina Gademan gave it everything in a football shootout challenge, but who came out on top?️

On this episode of F1 ACADEMY Weekend Wrapped, MP Motorsport swapped the track for the pitch in Montreal! Alba Larsen, Esmee Kosterman, and Nina Gademan gave it everything in a football shootout challenge, but who came out on top?️

WATCH: MP Motorsport Take On a Football Shootout Challenge

The F1 ACADEMY Managing Director and series alumni have been named in the inaugural TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in Sports list 2026.

F1 ACADEMY Managing Director Susie Wolff and series alumni Amna Al Qubaisi have been named in the inaugural TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in Sports list for 2026.

Susie Wolff and Amna Al Qubaisi recognised in the 2026 TIME 100 Most Influential People in Sports list

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

Whether your favourite is part of the class of 2026 or a graduate, here’s where you can catch our drivers getting behind the wheel in June.

After an action-packed Round 2 in Montreal, we’re counting down the days until the F1 ACADEMY grid get back on track for our Silverstone debut in a month’s time. 

While we all wait patiently, there'll be no shortage of action in the meantime. Whether your favourite is part of the class of 2026 or a graduate, here’s where you can catch our drivers getting behind the wheel in June.


Where to watch F1 ACADEMY drivers in action this June

As newcomers secured their first pieces of silverware, let’s take a look at who’ll be celebrating their trip to the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

Alisha Palmowski wrote her name into the F1 ACADEMY history books twice in Montreal, with her Campos Racing team enjoying a weekend to remember. 
As newcomers fought their way to the front of the field and secured their first pieces of silverware in Round 2, let’s take a look at who’ll be celebrating their trip to the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. 


STANDOUT STARS: Who made their mark in Montreal?

Watch highlights from an action-packed  Feature Race as Alisha Palmowski stormed to a record-breaking win around a drizzly Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

Watch highlights from an action-packed F1 ACADEMY Feature Race in Montreal as Alisha Palmowski stormed to a record-breaking victory around a drizzly Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

Highlights: 2026 Round 2 Feature Race in Montreal

HIGHLIGHTS: Palmowski victorious in slippery Montreal Feature Race

Fancy getting your hands on the paddock's coolest merch? We're giving fans a chance to win one of 10 bundles of our Disney x F1 ACADEMY collection.

COMPETITION: Win a Disney x F1 ACADEMY merchandise bundle

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 

The Red Bull Racing driver converted pole position into a second impressive Montreal win, mastering the drizzly conditions to take the win by 10.9s.

Alisha Palmowski converted pole position into a second impressive victory in Montreal as the Red Bull Racing driver mastered the drizzly conditions to take the win by 10.9s.

FEATURE RACE: Palmowski masters the wet to take record-breaking victory

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

Mathilda Paatz was jubilant as she rounded out an impressive Saturday in Montreal with her first series win in the Reverse Grid Race.

‘I had to hold back tears’ – Paatz overjoyed after day of firsts for Aston Martin

Catch up as Mathilda Paatz claimed her first win in F1 ACADEMY after a last lap penalty denied Rafaela Ferreira her maiden victory. 

Catch up on a dramatic Reverse Grid Race in Montreal as Mathilda Paatz claimed her first win in F1 ACADEMY after a last lap penalty denied Rafaela Ferreira her maiden victory. 

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