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After 23 races in F1 Academy, Lia Block has finally secured her maiden podium. In Race 1 at the Dutch GP, Williams-backed driver crossed the line in second place, bringing home her first piece of silverware in the series and marking a significant milestone in her single-seater career. It was a reverse grid start that…
After a devastating race weekend back in Round 4 in Canada, Maya Weug bounced back at the F1 Academy Dutch GP, where she walked away with pole position, a podium and a race win with the fastest lap at her home Grand Prix. “I’m super happy for the team, for everyone. I think they could…
Backed by Tag Heuer, Aiva Anagnostiadis took on the challenge of driving in the F1 Academy championship in 2025. Her journey so far was demanding, yet the Australian driver kept her head up, learning everything she could. With three rounds to go, Anagnostiadis will try her hardest to gain more points and add to her…
The second race of the 2025 F1 Academy Dutch GP weekend went underway, with Weug setting off from pole position. Lined up beside her on the grid is Palmowski. The top eight was rounded out by Lloyd in P3, Chambers in P4, Pin in P5, Block in P6, Hausmann in P7, and Gademan in P8….
Nina Gademan’s maiden F1 Academy win came at the perfect moment. The Alpine driver secured victory on her birthday weekend at home. She had watched victory slip away twice before this breakthrough triumph. Missing FP2 due to being declared unfit, created early weekend drama. However, Gademan recovered brilliantly to qualify P8 and earn reverse grid…
The first race of the 2025 F1 Academy Dutch GP weekend is underway. Following her absence in FP2 due to being declared unfit, Nina Gademan reappeared in Qualifying. In the earlier Qualifying session, she managed to secure P8, landing her in Pole Position for Race 1’s reverse grid format. Lined up beside her on the…
Reflecting on her performance in the 2025 F1 Academy Dutch GP Qualifying session, Tina Hausmann remains positive. She has stepped out of her car post-Qualifying in Zandvoort with added joy. After securing a P7 in Qualifying—one of her better Qualifying results—Hausmann strives to take her maiden victory. Her P7 result in Qualifying puts her on…
Alisha Palmowski is aiming high at Zandvoort this weekend, with the Campos Racing driver feeling confident that she can challenge for her first pole position despite a tricky second practice session. Confidence in the Campos Car After a promising opening day, where she topped the first practice session time board with a 1:38.196, and finished…
MP Motorsport and Ferrari-backed Maya Weug stormed to claim pole on home turf during Qualifying at the 2025 F1 Academy Dutch GP, full report and results below. After long break, the F1 Academy grid was back in action on a busy Practice Friday. Setting the pace in FP1 was Alisha Palmowski. The Briton managed a…
Just a few weeks ago, Chloe Chong spoke with Nicole on the Fast Forward Podcast, about her career in motorsport—past, present, and its future. From leaving F1 Academy for British F4, to returning for her final season, Chong spoke on the differences, and the improvement she’s recognised within herself. Chong’s experience in British F4 Following…
