Join Mathilda Paatz, Ella Stevens, Megan Bruce, and Rafaela Ferreira as they take a trip down memory lane.

Join Mathilda Paatz, Ella Stevens, Megan Bruce, and Rafaela Ferreira as they take a trip down memory lane, from their first race suit to their first win to the very first time they got behind the wheel of a kart.

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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

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

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

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01/08/2008

German

Aston Martin

Westcott

20/03/2009

American

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Granada

18/03/2008

Spanish

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