The inaugural F1 Academy Rookie Test, held at the Circuito de Navarra in September 2025, has been hailed as a landmark for the future of female motorsport talent. The event brought together 18 rookies eligible for the 2026 season, offering them the chance to showcase their abilities while learning directly from the current F1 Academy…
Testing of MotorSport Vision’s interim technical upgrade package for the 2026 GB3 Championship continued at Circuito de Navarra last week, marking another major milestone in the car’s development programme. With Formula 2 driver John Bennett back behind the wheel, the three-day test focused on the durability of the new 2.4-litre Mountune engine — and by…
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…
Maya Weug opened the 2025 F1 Academy in-season testing at the Circuito de Navarra by ending both sessions at the top of the timesheets. The Ferrari driver recorded the day’s benchmark time in the morning segment with a 1:46.439, edging ahead of championship leader Doriane Pin. She repeated the feat in the afternoon, pipping her…
Maya Weug dominated proceedings on the first day of 2025 F1 Academy in-season testing at the Circuito de Navarra. The MP Motorsport driver, a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, topped both sessions, delivering a 1:46.439 in the morning before sealing the afternoon benchmark with a 1:46.562. Her consistency confirmed her status as the pacesetter,…
The Circuito de Navarra in northern Spain has become the focus of F1 Academy this week. The venue stages both an in-season test for the current grid and the inaugural Rookie Test for prospective entrants. Over the three test days, from 16 to 18 September 2025, teams and F1 Academy drivers will gain 18 hours…
