Go behind the scenes of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Content Day over on YouTube

SHORTS: Go behind the scenes of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Content Day over on YouTube

Find out who will rise to the challenge by watching Follow The Rookies on YouTube now

SHORTS: Find out who will rise to the challenge by watching Follow The Rookies on YouTube now

SHORTS: Previously in Shanghai... (2026)

Hear more from all 11 rookies in the latest Follow The Rookies episode on YouTube

SHORTS: Hear more from all 11 rookies in the latest Follow The Rookies episode on YouTube

The Managing Director of F1 ACADEMY has made history, with 'Driven' becoming the first book to be nominated in three categories of the awards.

Susie Wolff has been nominated for the 2026 Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards for her 2026 autobiography Driven. The Managing Director of F1 ACADEMY has made history, becoming the first person to be nominated in three categories in the awards' 24-year history. 

Wolff celebrated with first-ever triple shortlisting in the 2026 Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards

The Mercedes Development Driver has become the first F1 ACADEMY Champion complete an F1 test, driving the W12 E Performance at Silverstone.

Doriane Pin has made history by becoming the first F1 ACADEMY Champion to complete a Formula 1 test.

Pin completes landmark maiden Formula 1 test with Mercedes

It was a silverware-laden weekend for F1 ACADEMY graduates Doriane Pin and Léna Bühler at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

It was a silverware-laden weekend for F1 ACADEMY graduates Doriane Pin and Léna Bühler at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, who both podiumed on their return to the European Le Mans Series and Michelin Le Mans Cup respectively. 

Pin and Bühler return to the podium in European Le Mans Series and Le Mans Cup in Barcelona

Aston Martin have welcomed F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karter Ava Lawrence to their Driver Academy.

Ava Lawrence joins the Aston Martin Driver Academy

As a Development Driver for Team Peugeot TotalEnergies, Pin will participate in the 2026 World Endurance Championship Rookie Test in Bahrain.

2025 F1 ACADEMY Champion Doriane Pin has been announced as a Development Driver for Team Peugeot TotalEnergies. The Frenchwoman will also participate in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship Rookie Test in Bahrain this November, contributing to the development of the PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercar.

Doriane Pin appointed Development Driver for Team Peugeot TotalEnergies in the FIA World Endurance Championship

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

Following the conclusion of Qualifying in Shanghai, Payton Westcott has had her fastest lap time reinstated following a post-session review.

Following the conclusion of F1 ACADEMY Qualifying in Shanghai, Payton Westcott has had her fastest lap time reinstated following a post-session review.

Payton Westcott best lap reinstated following Shanghai Qualifying

Bold, sharp and unapologetic, this global brand campaign captures the speed, personality and attitude that defines this next chapter for the series.

As Round 1 of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season kicks off in Shanghai, the series launches into its fourth year with a clear message: THE FUTURE IS FAST.
This first-ever global brand campaign for F1 ACADEMY is the first major expression of the refreshed brand identity, introduced in January, and it sets the tone for what’s to come. Bold, sharp and unapologetic, it captures the speed, personality and attitude that defines this next chapter for the series.

ARTICLE: The Future Is Fast

WATCH: The Future Is Fast

Aurelia Nobels will take the next step in her single-seater career, moving up to compete in the GB3 Championship with Hillspeed for the 2026 season.

Aurelia Nobels steps up to the GB3 Championship with Hillspeed

Ella Lloyd has been confirmed to be driving for Envision Racing in the upcoming ABB Formula E World Championship Rookie Test in Madrid

Ella Lloyd has been confirmed to be driving in the upcoming ABB Formula E World Championship Rookie Test in Madrid

Ella Lloyd to drive in Formula E Madrid Rookie Test

Megan Bruce will move up to F1 ACADEMY, with the Briton representing TAG Heuer, the series’ Official Partner, Timepiece and Timekeeper.

Megan Bruce joins the 2026 grid with TAG Heuer

The 2025 F1 ACADEMY Champion will race in the LMP2 class at 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans for Round 4 of the FIA World Endurance Championship

2025 F1 ACADEMY Champion Doriane Pin will competing in the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, returning to race in the LMP2 class for Round 4 of the FIA World Endurance Championship

Doriane Pin to contest the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans

Chinese driver Shi Wei, also known as ‘Tie Dou’, will return as the first F1 ACADEMY Wild Card entry of the 2026 season.

Shi Wei returns as first 2026 F1 ACADEMY Wild Card driver

Payton Westcott has become the latest driver locked in for the 2026 season, with Mercedes recruiting the American racer for the upcoming campaign.

Payton Westcott has become the latest driver locked in for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, with Mercedes recruiting the American racer for the upcoming campaign.

Payton Westcott to drive for Mercedes in 2026 F1 ACADEMY campaign

Doriane Pin will contest the 2026 European Le Mans Series, with the 2025 F1 ACADEMY Champion joining Duqueine Team.

Doriane Pin to race in the 2026 European Le Mans Series with Duqueine Team

F1 ACADEMY has revealed the young female karters selected for the 2026 Champions of the Future Academy Programme International and British series.

F1 ACADEMY has today revealed the young female karters selected for the 2026 Champions of the Future Academy Programme (COTFA), who will compete across both the International and newly-launched British series.

F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE unveils 2026 Champions of the Future Academy karters

Emma Felbermayr will contest her sophomore F1 ACADEMY campaign, with the Austrian racer representing Audi on the 2026 grid. 

Emma Felbermayr returns with Audi for 2026 F1 ACADEMY campaign

Ava Dobson will take on her rookie F1 ACADEMY season this year, with the 17-year-old competing for the series’ Official Partner American Express.  

Ava Dobson to represent American Express for 2026 F1 ACADEMY season

F1 ACADEMY has today announced that Standard Chartered will become an Official Partner of the series, as part of its partnership deal with Formula 1.

F1 ACADEMY has today announced that Standard Chartered will become an Official Partner of the series, as part of its multi-year partnership deal with Formula 1 from 2026.

Standard Chartered to become Official Partner of F1 ACADEMY

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

Abbi Pulling will take part in the ABB Formula E World Championship Rookie Free Practice next week, driving for Nissan at the Miami E-Prix.

Abbi Pulling will take part in the ABB Formula E World Championship Rookie Free Practice next week, with the 2024 F1 ACADEMY Champion driving for Nissan at the Miami E-Prix.

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