Alisha Palmowski claimed pole position for the 2026 F1 Academy Qualifying session at the Chinese GP, with the full results listed below. Following Friday’s Free Practice session, where Palmowski topped the times ahead of Alba Larsen and Payton Westcott, track evolution played a major role during Qualifying, with grip levels improving significantly as the session…
The F1 Academy Chinese GP Practice session opened the 2026 season at the Shanghai International Circuit. Drivers headed out for the first running of the weekend as the new campaign got underway. The early laps offered a first look at the grid ahead of qualifying. Last season’s top three, Doriane Pin, Maya Weug and Chloe…
In only a few seasons, F1 Academy has undergone a dramatic transformation. What began as a relatively quiet initiative aimed at supporting young female drivers has rapidly evolved into one of the most influential development platforms in motorsport, which is something Managing Director Susie Wolff has been part of every step of the way in…
Ahead of the 2026 F1 Academy season opener in Shanghai, the championship has announced an official partnership with leading global beauty retailer Sephora, including the backing of an entry on the grid with Natalia Granada behind the wheel. The partnership comes as both organisations aim to support female talents on the global stage, encouraging them…
F1 Academy Official Partner PUMA have unveiled the striking livery that Rachel Robertson will sport in 2026, along with her racewear for the upcoming campaign. Introducing their third livery in the series, PUMA have adopted a bold pink, blue and gold ombré design for Robertson’s car, which will be operated by Hitech. The eye-catching gradient…
McLaren have unveiled their striking 2026 F1 Academy liveries, with Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens set to represent the papaya squad in style this season. Returning for her second campaign in the all-female championship, 20-year-old Welsh driver Lloyd continues her journey with McLaren after a promising rookie year. Before stepping up to F1 Academy, Lloyd…
Audi has announced that Emma Felbermayr will return to F1 Academy in 2026 for her second season with the team, driving for Rodin Motorsport. In her 2025 F1 Academy single-seater debut, Felbermayr impressed by finishing 10th in the Drivers’ Standings with 37 points. Standout moments from her season included a P5 finish, her first points…
Emma Felbermayr is set to return to the F1 Academy grid in 2026, representing the iconic Audi brand with Rodin Motorsport. The Austrian heads into her second season after a solid rookie campaign, having finished 10th in the Drivers’ Standings with 37 points and a race win to her name. The 19 year-old completes Rodin…
17 year-old Ava Dobson will join the 2026 F1 Academy grid with American Express, driving a Hitech-operated car. The American previously appeared in the series as the Round 3 wildcard entry in Miami during the 2025 season, where she finished 13th in Race 1. Set to compete with the series’ official partner, the 2026 season…
Formula 1 and F1 Academy have announced a multi-year global partnership with Standard Chartered. It begins this year. Formula 1’s Official Wealth Management and Corporate and Investment Banking Partner has extended its support to F1 Academy. The partnership aims to assist female talent and skills development across motorsport, both on and off the track. As…
