Gatorade-backed Lisa Billard heads into both races at the 2026 F1 Academy Silverstone round with high hopes after securing a career-best P3 in Friday’s Qualifying session. Billard improved on her debut weekend Qualifying result of P5 to secure her best finish yet, and now has her sights set on a maiden F1 Academy podium. As…
ART Grand Prix and their three rookie drivers endured a challenging start to their 2026 F1 Academy campaign, with Lisa Billard delivering the team’s only points finishes in both races, contributing all seven of their points from the weekend. Reflecting on the season opener, Team Manager Pierre Soullier admitted that fielding three rookies came with…
Lisa Billard made a statement at the F1 Academy Chinese GP, scoring points in both races at the 2026 season opener. The 16-year-old Frenchwoman entered the championship on the back of a strong showing as the Wild Card entry at last year’s Singapore round, where she qualified an impressive fifth. Her performances at both the…
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…
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…
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…
F1 Academy has confirmed Lisa Billard as the Wild Card entry for Round 6 of the 2025 F1 Academy season at the F1 Singapore GP. At just 16 years old, she becomes the youngest Wild Card driver in the series’ history, driving the #60 car in a special Gatorade livery to mark the brand’s 60th…
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…
