Gatorade joins the 2026 F1 Academy grid with Lisa Billard.
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Breaking new ground for women in motorsport: How the Gatorade—F1 Academy partnership is redefining support for female athletes

Gatorade is set to join the F1 Academy grid in 2026 with French driver Lisa Billard behind the wheel. The iconic American sports drink brand enters the world of motorsport aiming to drive greater change and visibility for women in sport. Gatorade first appeared on the F1 Academy in 2025, announcing a multi-year partnership at…

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F1 Academy Gatorade driver Lisa Billard
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F1 Academy announces major 2026 drinks sponsor Gatorade for rising talent Lisa Billard

F1 Academy have announced that 16 year old Lisa Billard will be sponsored by Gatorade for the 2026 season. The young French driver already has an impressive racing record, being crowned Women’s Champion at the 2025 French F4 Championship at Le Mans. 2026 will not be Billard’s first time in F1 Academy machinery. She had…

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Maya Weug, MP Motorsport and Ferrari Driver Academy, 2025 F1 Academy, claims pole at Singapore GP after exciting Qualifying session
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F1 Academy | Singapore GP | Qualifying | Weug beats Pin to pole as Billard shines

F1 Academy continued its action at the 2025 Singapore GP, with drivers facing Qualifying the humid and wet Marina Bay Circuit. As the championship battle intensified, all eyes were on points leader Doriane Pin, who entered the round with a 20-point advantage over Maya Weug, while Chloe Chambers remained close behind in third. With the…

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Lisa Billard, one of the 18 drivers that took part in the F1 Academy Rookie Test
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Billard left positively happy after her F1 Academy Rookie Test top performance

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…

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