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F1 Academy returns this week after a month-long break following the 2025 Dutch GP. Round 6 heads to Singapore, marking the penultimate stop before the season finale in Las Vegas. After Zandvoort, the title fight has been reignited, with former contenders back in the mix. With the Marina Bay Street Circuit offering plenty of opportunities…
The Singapore Grand Prix is notoriously one of the most demanding and difficult tracks on the F1 calendar. This is due to the sheer heat and humidity. This year, it is on the F1 Academy calendar again, with drivers set to take part this weekend. Ahead of this weekend’s F1 Academy Singapore GP, ART Grand…
TAG Heuer F1 Academy driver Aiva Anagnostiadis will miss Round 6 of the F1 Academy season, at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025 after fracturing her left foot. The injury rules her out of the Marina Bay Street Circuit race, forcing the team to make a late change to their driver lineup….
F1 Academy has announced an unprecedented collaboration with Hello Kitty and Friends as the all-female series prepares for its spectacular season finale at the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix, scheduled for 20–22 November 2025. This unique partnership marks a first-of-its-kind moment in motorsport, bringing together the iconic world of Sanrio’s beloved characters with…
Earlier this year, Nicole Havrda spoke with Nicole on the Fast Forward Podcast. The F1 Academy rookie spoke about her 2025 F1 Academy season, the camaraderie among drivers on the grid, and why female representation is crucial for increasing exposure in motorsport. How is Havrda finding her first season of F1 Academy? The Canadian driver…
Part of the 18 female drivers at the F1 Academy Rookie Test, Lisa Billard left the Circuito de Navarra satisfied with her progress. The 16-year-old driver took part in F1 Academy’s first-ever rookie test, which took place alongside the official in-season testing. Billard is currently competing in her first full season of French F4. The…
Ella Stevens, one of 18 rookies who took part in the inaugural F1 Academy Rookie Test, made an immediate impact by becoming the only driver to dip into the 1:46s during the morning session. Jumping into an F1 Academy car for the first time at the Circuito de Navarra, she quickly got up to speed…
The inaugural F1 Academy Rookie Test, held at the Circuito de Navarra in September 2025, has set the stage for a new generation of female racing talent. With 18 rookies all eligible for the 2026 season, the event was not only a platform to showcase the next wave of racing stars but also an opportunity…
Having unlocked pace and consistency as the two-day 2025 F1 Academy in-season test progressed, Emma Felbermayr was optimistic after Wednesday’s running at the Circuito de Navara. The Sauber-backed driver had initially struggled to find her rhythm, finishing down the order in P17 and P11 across the first two sessions. Yet with the support of Rodin…
Day 2 of the F1 Academy in-season test at Circuito de Navarra ended with Ella Lloyd dominating both sessions. The McLaren-backed driver set the pace with a 1:46.259 in the morning and a 1:46.424 in the afternoon. Her morning time stood as the fastest lap of the entire test. In the first session, the 20-year-old…
