Tag: F1 Academy

Palmowski tops damp F1 Academy practice in Shanghai as Larsen, Westcott and Lloyd challenge in a tightly packed opening session.
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F1 Academy | 2026 Chinese GP | Free Practice | Palmoswski leads tight opening session in Shanghai

Karishma Persad05 mins

The 2026 F1 Academy season began at the Shanghai International Circuit during the Chinese GP, with Red Bull-supported Alisha Palmowski setting the fastest time in a damp and dusty 40-minute Free Practice session. With 18 drivers on the grid, the opening session offered the first indication of the competitive order for the weekend. Palmowski’s 2:04.550…

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Alisha Palmowski enters her second F1 Academy season determined to turn rookie lessons into a 2026 title challenge for Campos and Red Bull.
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Palmowski targets 2026 F1 Academy title after transformative rookie campaign

Karishma Persad010 mins

British racing driver Alisha Palmowski approaches the 2026 F1 Academy season with a calm confidence shaped by experience. After a demanding rookie year, the 19-year-old returns to the grid with Campos Racing under the banner of the Red Bull Junior Team determined to transform the lessons of 2025 into a full championship challenge. A new…

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Wolff discusses F1 Academy 2026, the rapid growth of the series and how it is creating a pathway for the next generation.
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Wolff on F1 Academy 2026: How the series is transforming opportunities for women in motorsport

Shania Wallage08 mins

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…

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F1 Academy welcomes Sephora to the championship and grid, backing Natalia Granada for the 2026 season.
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F1 Academy announces partnership with Sephora, backing Natalia Granada on 2026 grid

Yi Xing Lim03 mins

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…

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Aurelia Nobels joins Hillspeed for the 2026 GB3 season, moving up from F1 Academy. She aims for strong results in a competitive championship.
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Aurelia Nobels to join GB3 Championship with Hillspeed for 2026 season

Karishma Persad04 mins

After clinching podium finishes and gaining significant recognition during an impressive run in F1 Academy, Aurelia Nobels willmake the leap to the competitive GB3 Championship for the 2026 season with Hillspeed. Her transition into GB3 marks the next stage in a rapidly advancing career that began at the age of 10 in Brazilian karting. Nobels’…

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Doriane Pin claimed the title victory in the 2025 F1 Academy season with a standout year. See her highlights here.
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2025 F1 Academy Season Review: Doriane Pin

Shania Wallage04 mins

The 2025 F1 Academy season saw Doriane Pin cement her place as one of motorsport’s rising stars. Driving for PREMA Racing under the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS umbrella, the French driver claimed the F1 Academy Drivers’ Championship, showcasing consistency, speed, and tactical brilliance across a fiercely competitive calendar. A strong start After losing out on the Championship…

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Payton Westcott reveals Mercedes-inspired livery ahead of her rookie 2026 F1 Academy season debut in China.
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Mercedes reveal 2026 F1 Academy livery as Westcott prepares for rookie campaign

Karishma Persad03 mins

American racer Payton Westcott will launch her rookie campaign in the 2026 F1 Academy season at the Chinese Grand Prix on 13–15 March, carrying a bold new look inspired by the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team challenger. Her car mirrors the PETRONAS green flow line that defines the 2026 Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E PERFORMANCE. A dynamic…

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Aston Martin Aramco unveils its 2026 F1 Academy livery as Paatz prepares for her debut season with PREMA Racing.
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“It instantly made me feel part of the team” — Paatz eager for 2026 campaign as Aston Martin debut F1 Academy livery

Karishma Persad03 mins

The Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team has officially unveiled its 2026 F1 Academy livery with Mathilda Paatz set to represent the Silverstone-based team in her first full season in the championship. The striking design reflects the team’s AMR26 F1 livery and carries the iconic Aston Martin racing green onto the F1 Academy grid. As a…

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