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

It was a dramatic ending for Mathilda Paatz as the Aston Martin driver claimed both her first and the team’s maiden victory in the Reverse Grid Race.

It was a dramatic end for Mathilda Paatz as the Aston Martin driver claimed both her first and the team’s maiden F1 ACADEMY victory in the Reverse Grid Race.

REVERSE GRID RACE: Paatz snatches maiden victory in Montreal after last-lap drama

The Aston Martin driver was overjoyed to start her Montreal weekend with some silverware, achieving her first F1 ACADEMY podium in the Opening Race.

Mathilda Paatz was overjoyed to start her Montreal weekend with some silverware, as the Aston Martin driver achieved her first F1 ACADEMY podium in the Opening Race.

Paatz eyes more in Montreal after maiden F1 ACADEMY podium

We handed the mic to our drivers to talk through their designs, sharing the personal touches that make each helmet unmistakably their own.

A driver’s helmet is there for more than just safety, it’s a defining part of their on-track identity. Instantly recognisable, it showcases not only who is behind the wheel but tells a story of who they are beneath the visor.
But what inspired their 2026 creations? We handed the mic to our drivers to talk through their designs for this season, as they share the inspirations and personal touches that make each helmet unmistakably their own.


'For everyone it’s a sign of personality’ - The 2026 grid share the stories behind their helmet designs

Paatz is optimistic she can make the most of Aston Martin’s backing and come out on top amid tight competition to earn the top rookie honours in 2026.

Mathilda Paatz is optimistic that she can make the most of Aston Martin’s backing and come out on top amid tight competition to earn the top rookie honours in 2026.

‘I want to make them proud’ – Paatz shares her hopes of becoming Top Rookie with Aston Martin

Aston Martin have revealed Mathilda Paatz's F1 ACADEMY car livery for her upcoming rookie season. 

FIRST LOOK: Aston Martin present Mathilda Paatz's 2026 F1 ACADEMY livery

Mathilda Paatz, Alisha Palmowski and Chiara Bättig battled the elements to taste success and make history in Round 1 of the FWS campaign.

Mathilda Paatz, Alisha Palmowski and Chiara Bättig battled the elements to taste success and make history in the opening round of the 2026 Formula Winter Series campaign.

Paatz, Palmowski and Bättig shine with Formula Winter Series podiums in Estoril

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?

Mathilda Paatz will embark on her first F1 ACADEMY campaign next year, with Aston Martin signing the 17-year-old for the 2026 season.

Mathilda Paatz joins 2026 F1 ACADEMY grid with Aston Martin

Nicole Havrda and Mathilda Paatz sit down to talk all things F1 ACADEMY and what it means to race in Canada.

WATCH: Nicole Havrda And Mathilda Paatz On Racing In Canada… And On Water 

WATCH: Nicole Havrda and Mathilda Paatz on racing in Canada… and on water 

The 16-year-old German driver will join the F1 ACADEMY grid as the Wild Card entry for Round 4 of the 2025 season in Montreal.

Mathilda Paatz will join the F1 ACADEMY grid as the Wild Card entry for Round 4 of the 2025 season in Montreal.

Mathilda Paatz confirmed as the Wild Card entry for Round 4 in Montreal 

F1 ACADEMY has today announced a multi-year partnership with Gatorade, with the brand be an Official Partner of the series until 2030. 

F1 ACADEMY has today announced a multi-year partnership with Gatorade which sees the world’s leading sports drinks brand become an Official Partner of the series until 2030. The landmark collaboration will leverage Gatorade’s world-class sports science and hydration expertise to help fuel the next generation of female drivers.

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