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Ready for Round 1 of the British Champions of the Future Academy Program

SHORTS: Ready for Round 1 of the British Champions of the Future Academy Program

Our Champions of the Future Academy Program karters give you the lowdown on the British Series

SHORTS: Our Champions of the Future Academy Program drivers give you the lowdown on the British Series

SHORTS: Our Champions of the Future Academy Program karters give you the lowdown on the British Series

A new era of F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE took shape as our karters tackled the inaugural round of the British Champions of the Future Academy. 

A new era of F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE took shape as our eight young karters tackled the inaugural round of the British Champions of the Future Academy. 
The national-level feeder series for the COTFA International Series pushed the drivers into unknown territory, with their debut at the newly-opened Silverstone Kart Circuit and for many, their first experience of the OK-N and Mini 60 machinery.
Despite cold temperatures and mixed conditions, Lizzy Mentier lit up the track with a double podium, whilst our newest crop of talent each made strides across the weekend.

Launching into the unknown: British Champions of the Future Academy Round 1 Recap

Emma Felbermayr kept her cool in a thrilling final lap sprint to the chequered flag to secure an impressive victory in Shanghai Race 2.

Emma Felbermayr kept her cool in a thrilling final lap sprint to the chequered flag to secure an impressive victory and her second podium of the weekend, marking a fantastic start to the season for the Audi driver.

RACE 2: Felbermayr seizes sensational victory in action-packed Shanghai race

Nina Gademan ran the show as she led every lap from pole to take the first win of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season.

Nina Gademan ran the show as she led every lap from pole to take the first win of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season. The Alpine driver kept herself just out of Natalia Granada’s reach, who scored her maiden podium in her first single-seater race.

RACE 1: Gademan secures flawless lights-to-flag Shanghai victory

Alisha Palmowski conquered Qualifying in Shanghai to claim her long-awaited maiden pole position, starting her second year in the series on a high. 

QUALIFYING: Palmowski clinches maiden pole position in lively Shanghai session

Alisha Palmowski started the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season in style as she confidently set the pace in the sole Free Practice session in Shanghai.

Alisha Palmowski started the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season in style as she confidently set the pace in the sole Free Practice session around the Shanghai International Circuit. 

PRACTICE: Palmowski leads the way in opening session of 2026 in Shanghai 

The newest crop of F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE talent burst on to the scene for the first round of the 2026 COTFA International Series.

The newest crop of F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE talent burst on to the scene for the first round of the 2026 Champions of the Future Academy Program International Series.

Podiums, Progress and Promise: Champions of the Future Academy International Round 1 Recap

After a season of intense battles, our nine F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karters were determined to finish on a high in the season finale.

After a season of intense battles, our nine F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karters were determined to finish on a high in the final round of the 2025 Champions of the Future Academy Program. 

Champions of the Future Academy Round 6 Recap: One last chance to shine 

Our nine F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karters were on the hunt for victories and podiums in Round 5 at the Al Ain Raceway.

As the 2025 Champions of the Future Academy Program campaign draws to a close, our nine F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karters were on the hunt for victories and podiums in Round 5.
The penultimate round at the Al Ain Raceway in the United Arab Emirates saw all categories fight it out at the top end of their fields. Despite the rapid pace, only Chiara Bättig would secure her fifth piece of silverware this season.

Champions of the Future Academy Round 5 Recap: The battles never stop

Doriane Pin was crowned F1 ACADEMY champion in Las Vegas, as polesitter Chloe Chambers took the Race 2 victory.

Doriane Pin has been crowned F1 ACADEMY champion after finishing fifth in the season finale, as Chloe Chambers controlled Race 2 in Las Vegas to win ahead of Alisha Palmowski and Pin's title rival Maya Weug.

RACE 2: Pin clinches F1 ACADEMY title as Chambers charges to victory in exhilarating Las Vegas finale

Doriane Pin secured a dramatic Race 1 victory in Las Vegas ahead of Nina Gademan and Alisha Palmowski as title rival Maya Weug crashed out.

Doriane Pin moved to the brink of winning this year's F1 ACADEMY crown with victory in a dramatic opening race of the weekend in Las Vegas, as title rival Maya Weug crashed out before racing got underway.

RACE 1: Pin secures victory in dramatic Las Vegas race as title rival Weug crashes out

Chloe Chambers took pole in Las Vegas while title protagonists Doriane Pin and Maya Weug settled for fourth and fifth respectively.

Red Bull Ford driver Chloe Chambers sailed above the rest to secure pole position on home soil, beating rookies Alisha Palmowski and Alba Larsen around the spectacular Las Vegas circuit, while title protagonists Doriane Pin and Maya Weug were fourth and fifth respectively.

QUALIFYING: Chambers shines to secure Las Vegas pole as Pin and Weug settle for fourth and fifth

Doriane Pin made her title intentions clear, topping the timesheets ahead of rival Maya Weug on the series’ first appearance around Las Vegas.

Doriane Pin made her title intentions clear, topping the timesheets ahead of rival Maya Weug on the series’ first appearance around the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.

PRACTICE: Doriane Pin hits the ground running on Las Vegas debut

Maya Weug made it six out of six as she set the fastest overall time on the third and final day of in-season testing in Bahrain.

Weug ends final day of Bahrain in-season testing on top

Maya Weug continued her fine form around the Bahrain International Circuit, scoring a second consecutive clean sweep on Day 2 of in-season testing.

Weug leads the field on Day 2 of testing in Bahrain

Maya Weug was the driver to beat on Day 1 of in-season testing, topping both sessions on her first appearance at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Weug sweeps the opening day of Bahrain in-season testing

Maya Weug expertly executed a last lap overtake on standings leader Doriane Pin to win the rain-affected Race 2 in Singapore.

RACE 2: Weug seizes impressive victory from Pin with last lap overtake in wet Singapore race

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

Maya Weug sealed her second consecutive pole position with a rapid performance under the lights in Singapore, beating her title rival Doriane Pin.

Maya Weug sealed her second consecutive pole position with a rapid performance under the lights in Singapore, beating her title rival Doriane Pin to the top spot.

QUALIFYING: Weug masters Singapore streets to seal crucial back-to-back pole positions

There was a breakaway trio out front with Maya Weug and Alisha Palmowski all finishing within 0.051s of Pin, who ended the session top on a 2:03.944.

Standings leader Doriane Pin made a strong start around the Marina Bay Street Circuit, as the Mercedes driver clocked in the fastest time of Free Practice.

PRACTICE: Pin narrowly leads Weug and Palmowski in Singapore opener

Ella Stevens topped the timesheets in the inaugural F1 ACADEMY Rookie Test, setting a 1:46.921 in the morning session to go quickest overall.

Ella Stevens topped the timesheets in the inaugural F1 ACADEMY Rookie Test, setting a 1:46.921 in the morning session to go quickest overall. The milestone event, featuring 18 rookie female drivers in action at the Circuito de Navarra, saw the top three positions closely matched throughout the day. 
Stevens pipped Lisa Billard to the P1 spot in the first session by 0.092s, with Payton Westcott a further 0.031s behind. A competitive afternoon running saw Westcott post a 1:47.303 to beat out Megan Bruce and Stevens, with the trio covered by only 0.030s. 


Stevens fastest in landmark F1 ACADEMY Rookie Test

Ella Lloyd proved to be the driver to beat on the second and final day of running at the Navarra in-season test. 

Ella Lloyd proved to be the driver to beat on the second and final day of running at the Navarra in-season test. The McLaren driver earned the fastest time of the test, completing a 1:46.259 in the final minutes of the morning session to lead Maya Weug by a slender margin.
The 20-year-old was once again a firm fixture at the top of the timesheets throughout the afternoon, as Rodin Motorsport scored a 1-2 with Lloyd’s 1:46.424 putting her two tenths clear of Emma Felbermayr.

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