The first-ever 2026 F1 Academy British GP delivered historic moments, home success, and plenty of drama as the season reached its halfway point. While some drivers made the most of the iconic Silverstone circuit, others left wondering what might have been. Having reached the halfway point of the season, we take a look at the…
Wild Card entrant Chiara Bättig made an immediate impression at the 2026 F1 Academy Silverstone round, with the 16 year-old Swiss driver topping the timesheets in Free Practice. The achievement marked a dream start to her debut weekend, as Bättig becomes the first Wild Card entrant in the series’ history to top a session. Going…
16 year-old Swiss driver Chiara Bättig joins the 2026 F1 Academy grid for the third round of the season at Silverstone as a Wild Card entry, supported by the series’ Official Partner Wella Professionals. In 2025, Wella Professionals backed Australian driver Joanne Ciconte, who ran the brand’s red colours with MP Motorsport throughout the season….
