Atlassian Williams Racing has announced that French driver Jade Jacquet will represent the team during the 2026 F1 Academy season, competing with ART Grand Prix. The announcement comes just after Jacquet’s 16th birthday, with the young talent also joining the Williams Racing Driver Academy as part of the partnership. A rapid rise through the ranks…
Reflecting on her time before F1 Academy in an interview with Fast Forward Podcast, Nicole Havrda shared her experiences attending her first F1 Grand Prix, her other sporting passions, and the ongoing support she has received from her family throughout her career. Her first F1 experience Havrda initially had no interest in pursuing motorsports as…
Having enjoyed another highly successful 2025 F1 Academy season, Prema Racing’s Doriane Pin appeared on the Fast Forward with PitStopNic podcast to reflect on her racing inspirations, the pressures of competing on a global stage, and more. Backed by the Mercedes Junior Programme, the French driver candidly spoke about the challenges that come with the…
Joining the F1 Academy grid as the Las Vegas GP Wild Card, Payton Westcott made an immediate impact by scoring points on debut. As the final Wild Card Driver of the 2025 season, she had limited time to adapt, yet she maximised her weekend with pace, composure, and clear potential. The American secured a points…
The Aston Martin F1 Team has announced that Mathilda Paatz will race for PREMA Racing in the 2026 F1 Academy season. Paatz made her first F1 Academy appearance in Canada this year as the Wild Card entry. The 17-year-old held previous experience in the French F4 and F4 CEZ Championships. During her Wild Card round…
As the 2025 F1 Academy season draws to a close, Aiva Anagnostiadis has made history as one of the first Australians in the category. Having missed the final round in Las Vegas, as well as Singapore and Bahrain Testing, Anagnostiadis hasn’t had the chance to improve her Championship position. Aiva Anagnostiadis may not have had…
Rachel Robertson stepped up to F1 Academy for the Las Vegas season finale, joining Hitech TGR alongside Nicole Havrda and Payton Westcott while Aiva Anagnostiadis recovered from surgery. Despite limited single-seater experience, the 18-year-old delivered an impressive debut that underlined both her adaptability and natural pace. She arrived with some familiarity with the series, having…
The final round of the 2025 F1 Academy season at the Las Vegas GP delivered high drama, heartbreak and triumph as drivers battled for glory under the neon lights. With Championship hopes on the line, some drivers soared to career-best results, while others faced tough setbacks. Here’s a look at the winners and losers from…
The final round of the 2025 F1 Academy season took place in Las Vegas, with Doriane Pin taking the Championship. The round was a rollercoaster for Campos Racing’s Alisha Palmowski. After taking a disqualification in Race 1, Race 2 became every more important. The Brit noted how strong her opening stint felt, struggling from about…
The final round of the 2025 F1 Academy Championship took place at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, bringing an end to a season defined by fine margins, high stakes, and emotional extremes. For Maya Weug, the weekend delivered both hope and heartbreak. Heartbreaking retirement widens the gap Before the Las Vegas Round, just nine points…
