Rafaela Ferreira enters Saturday’s 2026 F1 Academy Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) determined to secure her maiden victory after qualifying eighth and earning pole position for the second race of the United States GP weekend. The Racing Bulls-backed Campos Racing driver hopes to convert her promising qualifying performance into a…
With seven races completed and seven still to go, the 2026 F1 Academy season has already produced breakthroughs, close battles, and standout performances across the grid. While four different drivers have taken victory across Shanghai, Montreal, and Silverstone, five have stood out for different reasons. From championship contenders challenging for the title to rookies making…
Mathilda Paatz has so far endured an impressive but inconsistent start to her rookie 2026 F1 Academy campaign. After competing in the French F4 Championship and F4 CEZ Championship, Paatz received the opportunity to make her F1 Academy debut during the 2025 Montreal round as a Wild Card. While a tough Qualifying, two DNFs, and…
The 2026 F1 Academy Canadian GP delivered dominant wins, breakthrough performances, and costly mistakes. With Montreal one of the venues on the 2026 calendar to host a three-race format, quick recoveries and the ability to manage chaos proved crucial to success. While some drivers were quick to adapt, others struggled. Winner of the 2026 F1…
The F1 Academy Reverse Grid Race at the 2026 Canadian GP shook up the standings as it delivered chaos, penalties, and a maiden winner as Mathilda Paatz inherited victory after Rafaela Ferreira was penalised for a false start. Although Alisha Palmowski endured a difficult second race of the day, the Campos Racing driver remains in…
Aston Martin Junior Mathilda Paatz claimed her maiden F1 Academy podium during the Opening Race of the 2026 F1 Academy Canadian GP, one year on from making her debut at the same circuit. The German driver improved from P14 in Free Practice to an impressive P5 in Qualifying in Montreal. Starting from the third row…
Aston Martin-backed Mathilda Paatz continues the 2026 F1 Academy season with high expectations, as the German driver targets top rookie honours this year and hopes to make the most of this opportunity. She entered the season as one of several drivers who had previously competed in the series as a wildcard entry. However, following an…
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…
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…
In a defining moment for women’s motorsport, F1 Academy has announced a multi-year partnership with Gatorade, marking a significant step forward in both performance science and gender inclusion in racing. The collaboration, which will run until 2030, positions Gatorade as an Official Partner of F1 Academy and promises to bring elite hydration science to the…
