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 10 drivers that have been confirmed for 2026 so far…

Who are the 2026 F1 ACADEMY drivers?

Gatorade announces its sponsorship of F1 ACADEMY rookie driver Lisa Billard for 2026, marking its mission to make performance support accessible. 

Gatorade today announces its sponsorship of F1 ACADEMY rookie driver Lisa Billard, marking its mission to make performance support accessible. 

Gatorade aims to accelerate women’s sports through partnership with F1 ACADEMY rookie driver Lisa Billard for 2026 season

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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